"We welcome the initiative to nominate Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations," Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Aykhan Hajizada said, APA reports.
Azerbaijan emphasizes the importance of a selection process guided by the UN Charter and based on candidates' professional qualifications, diplomatic experience, impartiality, and ability to build consensus among member states.
"We hope that this process will conclude with an outcome that contributes to the formation of a stronger, more effective United Nations capable of responding promptly to modern challenges."