Gargash defends Nusseibeh's qualifications
Anwar GargashDiplomatic adviser to the UAE president
Gargash welcomes objective discussion of Nusseibeh's qualifications, defends her diplomatic approach and rejects Ghalibaf's criticism as lacking objectivity.
“ومن الطبيعي أن يثير ترشيح شخصية مهنية عُرفت بتجسير الخلافات وتغليب الدبلوماسية اعتراض بعض الأصوات المتشددة.”
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Does Lana Nusseibeh's diplomatic record make her fit to lead the UN?
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf attacked Lana Nusseibeh's UN candidacy over Israel and Gaza. UAE adviser Anwar Gargash defended her diplomatic qualifications and rejected his account. Nusseibeh presents her experience and independence as reasons she should lead the organization.
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Gargash welcomes objective discussion of Nusseibeh's qualifications, rejects Ghalibaf's criticism and defends her diplomatic approach.
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Ghalibaf had attacked the candidacy earlier that day. Gargash first calls objective discussion legitimate and welcome. In the Arabic quotation, he says it is natural for some hardline voices to object to nominating a professional known for bridging differences and prioritizing diplomacy.
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He then says Ghalibaf's remarks lack objectivity.
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Gargash positively defends Nusseibeh's competence and approach to diplomacy.
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