Uzbekistan supports the nomination of the UAE representative for the post of UN Secretary-General
The mandate of the current Secretary-General António Guterres expires at the end of 2026. The new UN leader is expected to assume office on January 1, 2027.
Uzbekistan supports the candidacy of the UAE representative for the UN Secretary-General position
Uzbekistan supports the UAE's decision to nominate Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State of the UAE and former Permanent Representative to the UN, for the position of Secretary-General. This was announced in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan.
It is emphasized that the process of appointing a new Secretary-General of the United Nations is of particular importance in strengthening the authority of the UN and increasing the efficiency of its activities amid growing global challenges.
"In this regard, the Republic of Uzbekistan welcomes the decision of the United Arab Emirates to nominate Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State of the UAE and former Permanent Representative to the UN, for the position of Secretary-General of the Organization.
We believe that the new UN Secretary-General must possess high professional skill, rich diplomatic experience, and the ability to unite the efforts of member states to maintain international peace and security, as well as to achieve the sustainable development goals," the statement says.
The term of the current Secretary-General, António Guterres, expires at the end of 2026. The new UN leader is expected to assume office on January 1, 2027.
The Secretary-General is elected for a five-year term and can be re-elected for one additional term. In accordance with the UN Charter, the Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.
Earlier, it was reported that the UN Security Council had failed to reach an agreement on the candidate for the new Secretary-General.