The message reads, in particular:
“I am very pleased to be able to congratulate you on being elected to the post of UN Secretary General. You have won a deserved victory over many other worthy candidates. I wish you success as the leader of the organisation that holds a central role in maintaining international peace and stability and also in resolving the global problems that face mankind.
I am convinced that the UN must continue to adapt to the challenges and demands of today’s world. We expect that you will make an active contribution to this process. You can act based on the firm conviction that Russia will invariably support your efforts in this direction.”