Maria Fernanda Espinosa
Maria Fernanda Espinosa is an accomplished Ecuadorian diplomat and politician who served as the President of the United Nations General Assembly from 2018 to 2019. Known for her expertise in international relations and her advocacy for sustainable development, she has held various significant positions in Ecuador's government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs. Espinosa's candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) was notable for her extensive experience and vision for the organization, reflecting her dedication to multilateralism and cooperation in the Americas.
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María Fernanda Espinosa is a former Ecuadorian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense and chaired the UN General Assembly from 2018 to 2019.
MVP o trci za generalnog sekretara Ujedinjenih nacija
Montenegro· 2026-05-27
He said, speaking to UN General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa.
St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis speak up for Taiwan at the UN
Taiwan· 2025-09-30
María Fernanda Espinosa raised her voice in the fight for climate justice and the rights of indigenous peoples in Latin America.
Crna Gora izražava duboku zabrinutost zbog pogoršavajuće humanitarne situacije palestinskog naroda u GaziMontenegro· 2025-09-25
María Fernanda Espinosa is one of the authors advocating for changes in the global financial system.
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Guyana· 2025-06-28
María Fernanda Espinosa is also considered a candidate for the UN Secretary-General role.
Alicia Bárcena, entre las favoritas para suceder a Guterres en la ONU; podría ser la primera mujer en dirigirla
Mexico· 2025-06-09
La comitiva presidencial estuvo integrada por la canciller, María Fernanda Espinosa.
Estos son los presidentes ecuatorianos que visitaron al papa Francisco en el Vaticano | Política | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-04-21
María Fernanda Espinosa noted the diversity and openness of this year's forum, which helps to build broader consensus.
为共创亚洲美好未来贡献智慧和力量（聚焦博鳌亚洲论坛2025年年会） --国际--人民网
China· 2025-03-29
María Fernanda Espinosa highlights the importance of the Beijing Declaration in promoting gender equality.
为变局中的世界提供“亚洲方案”——博鳌亚洲论坛2025年年会嘉宾观点集萃 _光明网China· 2025-03-29
Maria Fernanda Espinosa remarked that China is a place of hope and transformation.
携手共创亚洲和世界更加美好的未来（聚焦博鳌亚洲论坛2025年年会） --国际--人民网China· 2025-03-28
Maria Fernanda Espinosa is a former foreign minister of Ecuador and is frequently mentioned for the UN secretary general position.
Editorial | CARICOM should signal Mia Mottley for UN | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-02-23
Maria Fernanda Espinosa was nominated and supported by several CARICOM countries during the last election for Secretary-General.
WORLD VIEW: OAS secretary general election and renewed OAS consensus
Bahamas· 2025-02-13
