Ecuadoran diplomat joins United Nations chief race
Ecuador’s Ivonne A-Baki has entered the race for UN Secretary-General. Learn about her background and the growing field of candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecuadoran-diplomat-joins-united-nations-chief-race/
Ecuador's Ivonne A-Baki, a former foreign trade minister and diplomat who once brokered a peace agreement between Ecuador and Peru, has entered the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general, as announced by the head of the General Assembly on Tuesday. The former US ambassador to Ecuador has become the fifth candidate, alongside four others, to vie for the top UN position vacated by Antonio Guterres, who will step down in December 2026.
A-Baki, born to Lebanese parents, is the first woman to hold the role of ambassador to Qatar and the only nominee with experience in bridging Latin America and the Middle East. She expressed her commitment to renewing the UN Charter's promise of peace and security in an X post, acknowledging the ongoing conflict issues around the world.
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