The Foreign Ministry said the next head of the UN would face mounting international divisions and a range of global challenges that require strong diplomatic skills and the ability to bring countries together.
Uzbekistan identified safeguarding international peace and security and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals as key priorities for the incoming Secretary-General.
Nusseibeh, the UAE’s Minister of State, was formally nominated by the country on October 21. She previously served as the UAE’s permanent representative to the UN from 2013 to 2024.
The Secretary-General is appointed by the UN General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.
