UAE nominates Lana Nuseibeh for UN Secretary-General post

The United Arab Emirates has officially nominated its Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anas Nasser Al-Nasr, for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, in accordance with a letter sent by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the President of the General Assembly and the Security Council, following the established procedures for selecting and appointing the new Secretary-General. In his nomination letter, the President highlighted Al-Nasr’s extensive experience in multilateral work, her wisdom in addressing current international challenges, and her distinguished record of constructive diplomatic engagement.

In the same context, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Bedawi announced the GCC states’ unanimous endorsement of the UAE’s nomination of Anas Al-Nasr for the post, emphasizing that this support reflects the Gulf states’ commitment to backing multilateral international efforts and their dedication to strengthening the role of the United Nations in safeguarding international peace and security, in line with the purposes and principles of its Charter.

Al-Bedawi praised Al-Nasr’s professional career and broad diplomatic expertise, noting that she served as the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations between 2013 and 2024, and twice chaired the Security Council during her country’s tenure as a non-permanent member for the 2022–2023 term. She also held the position of Vice-President of the UN General Assembly and chaired the Executive Board of UN Women, contributing through collaboration with member states to bridging differences and building consensus on various international issues.

Al-Bedawi expressed confidence that Al-Nasr’s experience and competence would contribute to enhancing the effectiveness and standing of the United Nations, wishing her success and good fortune.