New York - United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced the appointment on Monday of four leading political figures from Ireland, Indonesia, Mozambique and Mexico to help promote the boldest reform of the UN in its 60-year history.
Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern, former Mozambique president Joaquin Chissano, former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo, and former Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas will travel around the world seeking support for the reform package that Annan hopes will be adopted at a summit of world leaders in September.
UN spokesperson Fred Eckhard said the four envoys, who are all committed to the cause of the United Nations, will engage political leaders, civil society representatives, academics and the media.
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Last month, Annan urged world leaders to implement sweeping changes to the United Nations by expanding the size of the Security Council, strengthening protection for human rights and tackling conflicts, terrorism and poverty.
The reforms - which he urged leaders to adopt as a package - call for a realignment of the United Nations to give additional weight to key development, security and human rights issues.
The package also sets out plans to make the world body more efficient, open, and accountable - including strengthening the independence and authority of the UN's internal watchdog.
Eckhard said the four envoys "will present the broad package of proposals and will seek support for decisions that need to be taken by heads of state and government at their September summit." - Sapa-AP
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