Cyprus supports Lana Nusseibeh for United Nations Secretary-General

On October 23, 2026, the Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos, officially announced his country's support for Lana Nusseibeh’s candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. Through a statement on the X platform, Kombos characterized Nusseibeh as an experienced and effective diplomat, highlighting her commitment to multilateralism, dialogue, and compromise.

Kombos stated that the global community has reached a point where female leadership in major multilateral organizations is necessary. He emphasized that the current selection process for the next Secretary-General is under time pressure, noting that no suitable candidates have been formally proposed according to established UN rules thus far. The Cypriot government’s endorsement reflects its broader policy of promoting gender equality in international governance.

The official support marks a strategic move by Cyprus as the UN faces the impending need for new leadership. Kombos expressed his hope that Nusseibeh’s candidacy would successfully open new paths for the organization, while wishing her strength in her efforts. No further developments regarding the selection timeline or additional candidates were provided by the sources.