Azerbaijan backs UAE diplomat nomination for UN secretary-general

Azerbaijan welcomes the initiative to nominate the Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, for the post of UN Secretary-General, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aykhan Hajizada said.

The response noted that Azerbaijan emphasizes the importance of a selection process, guided by the UN Charter, that is based on the candidates' professional qualifications, diplomatic experience, impartiality, and ability to build consensus among member states.

"We hope that this process will culminate in an outcome that contributes to the formation of a stronger, more efficient United Nations capable of responding agilely to modern challenges," Hajizada said.