He was nominated ASEAN Secretary - General by the government of Vietnam , a post which he took over on January 1 , 2013 .
He was the President of the United Nations Security Council in July 2008 and October 2009 .
President was nominated ASEAN Secretary - General by the government of Vietnam , a post which President took over on January 1 , 2013 .
He was the President of the United Nations Security Council in July 2008 and October 2009 .