- The Maldives has endorsed the UAE's nomination of Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for UN Secretary-General, citing its stance that it is time for a woman to lead the UN.
- The Foreign Ministry stressed the next Secretary-General must uphold the UN Charter, international law, and prioritise peace, sustainable development and human rights.
- The government called for a transparent, inclusive and merit-based selection process and highlighted the importance of an inclusive UN for small island developing states.
The Maldives has expressed support for the United Arab Emirates’ nomination of Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for the position of United Nations Secretary-General.
In a statement published on 24 October, the Foreign Ministry said the Maldives has consistently maintained that it is time for a woman to lead the UN. It highlighted the importance of leadership capable of building trust and consensus among member states.
The ministry said the next Secretary-General must uphold the UN Charter and international law, with a commitment to dignity, justice and the equal application of international law. Peace and security, sustainable development and human rights should remain central to the organisation’s work.
The Maldives also stressed the importance of an effective and inclusive UN for small island developing states. It said all member states should have meaningful opportunities to contribute to addressing global challenges and shaping international decisions.
The government called for a transparent, inclusive and merit-based selection process, and said it looked forward to working with other member states to strengthen the organisation’s ability to deliver for all peoples.
