Cyprus officially supports Lana Nusseibeh for UN Secretary-General

On Friday, October 23, 2026, Cyprus formally announced its support for Lana Nusseibeh as a candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. The announcement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Konstantinos Kombos, who emphasized the necessity for female leadership within major multilateral organizations.

Minister Kombos, through a statement on the social platform X, described Nusseibeh as an experienced and effective diplomat with a proven commitment to dialogue, compromise, and the achievement of tangible results. He highlighted her strong record in supporting multilateralism and the United Nations. The Minister noted that, according to established UN procedures, no other suitable candidates have been formally proposed for the role, leading to growing time pressure to advance the selection process.

The support from the Cypriot government is framed as a commitment to promoting gender equality in global governance. As the search for the next Secretary-General continues, the focus remains on navigating the bureaucratic requirements of the organization while addressing the urgency of the leadership vacancy.