The United Arab Emirates' candidate, Lana Nusayeva, finished fourth in the UN Security Council's first straw poll for the next UN Secretary-General, receiving seven votes in favor, six against and two abstentions.
Rebecca Greenspan from Costa Rica led with 11 upvotes.
Noceyeva faces criticism over the UAE's alleged support for Sudan's RSF, while Turkey appointed Feridon Sinirlioglu shortly after the vote.
Source: MEE