BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 23. Uzbekistan has
welcomed the United Arab Emirates’ nomination of Lana Zaki
Nusseibeh, the country’s minister of state and former permanent
representative to the United Nations, for the post of UN
secretary-general, stressing the importance of selecting a
candidate capable of enhancing the organization’s effectiveness in
the face of mounting global challenges.


This was announced in a statement by Uzbekikstan's MFA on
October 22.


In a statement, Uzbekistan noted that the upcoming appointment
carries particular significance for reinforcing the UN’s
international standing and improving its ability to respond to
emerging global challenges.


“Uzbekistan believes that the next Secretary-General should
possess a high level of professionalism, extensive diplomatic
experience, and the ability to bring Member States together in
efforts to maintain international peace and security and achieve
the Sustainable Development Goals,” the statement said.


Uzbekistan’s position highlights the importance of diplomatic
experience, multilateral cooperation and consensus-building in
addressing international issues. The country also emphasized the
need for the next UN secretary-general to unite member states
around shared priorities, particularly the maintenance of
international peace and security and the implementation of the
Sustainable Development Goals.







Nusseibeh has served as the UAE’s minister of state and
previously represented the country as its permanent representative
to the United Nations. Her nomination reflects the UAE’s proposal
for the leadership of the international organization as member
states prepare for the next stage of the secretary-general
selection process.


The UN secretary-general serves as the organization’s chief
administrative officer and plays a central role in diplomatic
engagement, conflict prevention and coordination of international
efforts on global issues. The position also involves advancing
cooperation among member states on development, humanitarian
affairs and international security.


Uzbekistan’s statement underscores its support for a selection
process that prioritizes professional competence, diplomatic
expertise and the ability to build consensus among UN member
states.