Lana Nusseibeh - Dialogue for the next UN Chief position | United Nations

Interactive dialogue with Ms. Lana Nusseibeh. Ms. Lana Nusseibeh was nominated on 21 October 2026 by the United Arab Emirates. The process for the selection and appointment of the next Secretary-General has been formally initiated by the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council through a joint letter dated 25 November 2025. The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Dr. Khalilur Rahman, has committed to guiding this process in a transparent and inclusive manner. General Assembly resolution 79/327 on the Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly sets out the process for the selection and appointment in line with Article 97 of the Charter of the United Nations. Article 97: "The Secretariat shall comprise a Secretary-General and such staff as the Organization may require. The Secretary-General shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council. He shall be the chief administrative officer of the Organization.". Selection and Appointment of the Next Secretary-General: https://www.un.org/en/sg-selection-an... Watch in English: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k18... Watch in Arabic: https://webtv.un.org/ar/asset/k18/k18... Watch in Chinese: https://webtv.un.org/zh/asset/k18/k18... Watch in French: https://webtv.un.org/fr/asset/k18/k18... Watch in Russian: https://webtv.un.org/ru/asset/k18/k18... Watch in Spanish: https://webtv.un.org/es/asset/k18/k18...