United Nations
Ivonne A-Baki is an Ecuadorian diplomat, former government minister, and international public figure with more than three decades of experience in diplomacy and public service. She has represented Ecuador in senior diplomatic positions around the world, including as Ambassador to the United States, France, Monaco, and Qatar, with responsibilities extending across several Middle Eastern countries.
Her public career has also included serving as Ecuador’s Minister of Industries and Productivity and President of the Andean Parliament. Throughout her diplomatic career, she has worked on international cooperation, trade and investment, security, environmental issues, education, culture, and strengthening relations between Ecuador and its international partners.
In August 2026, A-Baki was formally nominated by the Kingdom of Tonga as a candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations. The United Nations officially lists her nomination as having been received on August 17, 2026, together with her vision statement, curriculum vitae, and campaign-financing disclosures. She participated in the UN General Assembly’s interactive dialogue with candidates on August 20, 2026.
With extensive experience connecting governments, regions, and cultures, A-Baki brings a diplomatic perspective shaped by work across the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East, with a longstanding focus on dialogue, international cooperation, sustainable development, and multilateral engagement.