UAE Minister Lana Nusseibeh officially enters race for UN Secretary-General
Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State and Envoy to the United Nations and the European Union, has formally announced her candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. She has taken a leave of absence from her government role to dedicate her efforts to the campaign.
Candidacy announcement and leave of absence
Nusseibeh’s bid was made public alongside her vision statement, which outlines her priorities for the top UN post. The UAE diplomat, who has served as the country’s permanent representative to the UN, steps away from her ministerial duties to focus on the global race.
Vision for a more proactive UN
In her vision statement, Nusseibeh argues that the United Nations must take a more active role in preventing conflicts before they escalate. She emphasises the need to maintain open channels for diplomacy and to assist deeply divided parties in identifying practical areas of agreement. The document positions her as a candidate seeking to reform the organisation’s approach to peace and security.
