Nusseibeh pledges independence from governments
Lana NusseibehCandidate for UN Secretary-General
Nusseibeh says she would act independently of governments and points to her diplomatic experience as a basis for her candidacy.
“I wish to offer myself to this office as I would serve it: speaking frankly with every government and answering to none.”
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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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Nusseibeh presents her qualifications, vision and leave of absence from UAE government responsibilities.
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Her announcement follows the UAE's formal nomination and says she has taken leave from her government responsibilities.
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The announcement then describes a Vision Statement centered on peace and security.
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Nusseibeh expressly justifies her own candidacy and suitability for the office.
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Read the full caseGargash defends Nusseibeh's qualifications
“ومن الطبيعي أن يثير ترشيح شخصية مهنية عُرفت بتجسير الخلافات وتغليب الدبلوماسية اعتراض بعض الأصوات المتشددة.”Read statement
Ghalibaf attacks Nusseibeh's candidacy
“A bid for UN’s top job to clear the diplomatic runway for Greater Israel project and whitewash a systematic genocide.”Read statement
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