GCC unanimously supports nomination of UAE's Lana Nuseibeh for UN Secretary-General post

He expressed confidence that her extensive experience and competence would contribute to enhancing the effectiveness and standing of the organization.

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Al-Bedaiwi, announced today that the GCC member states unanimously supported the nomination of Lana Nuseibeh, Minister of State for the United Arab Emirates, for the position of UN Secretary-General. In a press statement, Al-Bedaiwi said that backing this nomination embodies the Council states’ commitment to supporting multilateral international action and their keenness to contribute to strengthening the role of the United Nations in safeguarding international peace and security, in accordance with the purposes and principles of its Charter.

He praised Lana Nuseibeh’s professional career and her broad diplomatic experience within the UN system, noting that she served as the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2013 to 2024, and presided over the UN Security Council twice during her country’s membership in the Council for the period 2022–2023. He added that she also held the position of Vice-President of the UN General Assembly and chaired the Executive Board of UN Women, and contributed, in cooperation with member states, to bridging differences and building consensus on a number of international issues.

Al-Bedaiwi expressed confidence that Lana Nuseibeh’s experience and competence would help enhance the effectiveness and standing of the United Nations, wishing her success and good fortune.