What Chances at UN?

"Dr. Waldheim apart, the only name that so far stands out most prominently among contestants for the prized post is that of Salim Ahmed Salim. Salim is currently Foreign Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, having been appointed following the Cabinet reshuffle in October 1980. Ambassador Salim (39) has already received the blessings of member-nations of the Organisation of African Unity, the League of Arab States and the Non-Aligned Movement, all of which have registered their full support for his fight for the 'high and heavy seat' in New York."