María Fernanda Espinosa

Candidate for @UN Secretary-General | Fmr. President UN GA🇺🇳 | Fmr. FM & Defense Min.🇪🇨 | President @CitiesAlliance | Trustee @CrisisGroup @NizamiGanjaviIC

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

La indiferencia es una de las mayores amenazas de nuestro tiempo.

Casi la mitad de la humanidad tiene menos de 30 años. Sin embargo, demasiados jóvenes sienten que las instituciones que definen su presente y su futuro no los representan, no los escuchan y no responden a sus necesidades.

Debemos recuperar la confianza en el derecho internacional, en la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y en la acción colectiva. Y debemos construir una Organización que mida su éxito por el impacto que tiene en la vida de las personas.

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

Thank you, @MarkLGoldberg for this thoughtful and substantive conversation on #GlobalDispatches.

We discussed the importance of making prevention and early action an operating principle across the @UN; ensuring that the Secretary-General is present, persistent, impartial, and ready to serve as a bridge-builder; and strengthening collective action on global health and development.

I remain an optimist because I believe in humanity, in our ability to build peace and resilience, and in the enduring potential of the United Nations.

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[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

It was a privilege to share the stage with all candidates for Secretary-General.

We may bring different experiences and ideas, but we are united by our commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and our belief that multilateralism matters.

My sincere thanks to fellow President of the General Assembly Annalena Baerbock for convening this Town Hall, and to @Bloomberg for bringing this conversation to a global audience.

@UN_PGA

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[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

This afternoon I will share my vision for the future of the
United Nations at the General Assembly Candidates' Debate. We need a UN that delivers results and serves people across the globe where it is needed most. Join me at 17:00 EST / 22:00 GMT.

Watch the livestream online here: https://t.co/3IJff67jW9

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

Hoy, a las 5:00 p.m. (hora de Nueva York), regresaré a la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas. En 2018, los Estados Miembros me eligieron para presidir el principal órgano representativo, deliberativo y normativo de la Organización. Fue un honor servir a todos por igual, dirigir los procesos intergubernamentales, escuchar las preocupaciones y las aspiraciones de cada Estado y de cada grupo, e identificar puntos de convergencia para alcanzar acuerdos duraderos ante desafíos globales.
Los Estados saben que cumplí con el mandato que me fue encomendado.
Hoy me presento como candidata a Secretaria General de las Naciones Unidas, para ejercer como jefa administrativa de la Organización.
Esta tarde tendré la oportunidad de compartir nuevamente mi visión para unas Naciones Unidas más eficaces, más cercanas a las personas y con mayor capacidad para prevenir conflictos, proteger los derechos humanos, atender a quienes más lo necesitan y construir una paz duradera.
Los invito a acompañarme en este diálogo global.
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[RDC • Affaires Etrangères 🇨🇩 @RDC_Minafet]

🇨🇩 Ce mardi 20 juillet 2026 à New-York aux États-Unis d’Amérique, la Ministre d'État, S.E. Mme Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner (@RDCongoMAE), s'est entretenue avec Mme María Fernanda Espinosa (@mfespinosaEC) dans le cadre de sa candidature au poste de Secrétaire générale des Nations Unies.

Les échanges ont porté sur les défis majeurs auxquels fait face la RDC, à l'intersection des enjeux liés à la jeunesse, à la paix et à la sécurité, au changement climatique et au développement durable.

La Ministre d'État a souligné que la RDC constitue un acteur central dans chacun de ces domaines et plaidé pour une approche intégrée au sein du système onusien. Elle a également insisté sur la nécessité pour le prochain Secrétaire général de faire preuve de souplesse, d'adaptabilité et d'anticipation face aux crises internationales, tout en garantissant une représentation équitable et la diversité au sein de l'Organisation.

Mme Espinosa a présenté ses priorités, notamment le renforcement du leadership féminin et la modernisation des Nations Unies.

Les deux parties ont réaffirmé leur attachement au multilatéralisme et à une coopération étroite entre l'ONU et les États membres, dans l'esprit d'un partenariat gagnant-gagnant et d'une diplomatie de résultats respectueuse de la souveraineté nationale, conformément à la vision du Chef de l'État, S.E. Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.

@Presidence_RDC
@PrimatureRDC
@Com_mediasRDC

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

A pleasure to meet DRC Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner. We discussed UN reform and the DRC’s dynamic Security Council presidency: conflict and critical minerals, more effective and impact-driven peace operations, prevention, and peaceful settlement under the UN Charter. @RDCongoMAE @RDC_Minafet

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

Hier, j’ai eu l’opportunité d’échanger avec le Groupe des Ambassadeurs francophones auprès des Nations Unies sur ma vision d’une @ONU plus efficace, tournée vers la prévention et le rétablissement de la paix, conformément au Chapitre 6 de la Charte.

Nos discussions ont porté sur l’avenir des opérations de paix, la préservation du pilier des droits humains dans le cadre des réformes, les opportunités et les défis des technologies émergentes, ainsi que sur le leadership dont notre Organisation a besoin pour répondre aux realités actuelles.

Je remercie chaleureusement les Ambassadeurs pour cet échange constructif, @ParuyrPh, ainsi que S.E.M. @AmbassadorBiang, Représentant permanent de l’@OIFrancophonie @RPNY_OIF auprès des Nations Unies, pour l'accueil.

#NextUNSG

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

I had a productive meeting in Riga with H.E. Baiba Braže, Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

We discussed strengthening the international system, upholding the UN Charter to better serve small states, and the UN’s role in advancing peace, prevention, security, and resilience.
@Braze_Baiba @Latvian_MFA

[Baiba Braže @Braze_Baiba]

Exchanged views with María Fernanda Espinosa, candidate for @UN Secretary General. 🇺🇳

We agreed that the defence of the UN Charter principles and effective reform of the UN system must guide the work of the next UNSG.

@mfespinosaEC

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

I was pleased to meet with H.E. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar for a substantive and wide-ranging exchange on current challenges to international peace and security, Pakistan’s indispensable contribution to United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and the role of diplomacy and multilateral cooperation in advancing regional and global stability.
We also discussed how the United Nations can strengthen its capacity to prevent conflict, sustain peace, and respond effectively to an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
I look forward to continuing this important dialogue.
@CMShehbaz @MIshaqDar50 @ForeignOfficePk

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan @ForeignOfficePk]

H.E. Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa, former Foreign Minister of Ecuador and currently a candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today.

Welcoming Ms. Espinosa, DPM/FM expressed Pakistan’s full support for strengthening multilateralism and ensuring the central role of the United Nations in global affairs.

He expressed the hope that the incoming Secretary-General will carry out much-needed reforms in the United Nations and will ensure the implementation of longstanding UNSC resolutions, especially for Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir, which remain crucial for lasting peace in the Middle East and South Asia.

DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue working towards promoting the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, respect for international law and treaties, and active international cooperation for global peace and prosperity.

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

I was honoured to meet with H.E. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for a substantive exchange on the evolving international landscape, Pakistan’s role in promoting regional stability and advancing multilateral cooperation, and the leadership the United Nations will need to navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.

I deeply appreciated the Prime Minister’s perspectives and our engaging dialogue on the future of the United Nations.
@CMShehbaz @MIshaqDar50 @ForeignOfficePk

[Shehbaz Sharif @CMShehbaz]

Pleased to meet Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa today.

During our very productive exchange, I reiterated Pakistan’s firm commitment to multilateralism and to a strong, effective United Nations that upholds the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, faithfully implements Security Council resolutions, respects international law, and promotes international cooperation for global peace, security, and sustainable development.

I thanked Ms. Espinosa’s for her kind words regarding Pakistan’s role in advancing regional peace and our longstanding contribution to the work of the United Nations.

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

I had a very constructive meeting with H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, @bahdiplomatic. We exchanged views on the peace and security challenges facing the Gulf region and beyond, and on the essential role of the United Nations in fostering dialogue and international cooperation at this critical time.

[وزارة الخارجية 🇧🇭 @bahdiplomatic]

وزير الخارجية يستقبل المرشحة من قبل دولة أنتيجوا وبربودا لتولي منصب الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة

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[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

A pleasure to meet with His Excellency, Minister Wang Yi. At a time of growing global uncertainty, we exchanged views on strengthening the United Nations @UN at the heart of multilateralism, promoting dialogue, and working toward a community with a shared future. @MFA_China https://t.co/FGhynA3eJ7

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

⁨Je remercie S.E. Mme @LMushikiwabo pour cet échange constructif autour de ma vision pour l’@ONU.
Nous avons partagé une conviction commune: celle de continuer à renforcer l’avenir de la coopération internationale.
#Multilinguisme @OIFrancophonie

[La Francophonie @OIFrancophonie]

La Secrétaire générale de la #Francophonie, @LMushikiwabo, a reçu ce matin en audience Mme María Fernanda Espinosa, candidate au poste de Secrétaire générale des #NationsUnies.

À cette occasion, Mme Espinosa a présenté à la Secrétaire générale sa vision d'une @ONU_fr réformée, adaptée aux défis contemporains, ainsi que son engagement en faveur du multilinguisme et d'un multilatéralisme renforcé.

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

On #UNCharterDay, we are reminded that the United Nations does not face a crisis of purpose. Its principles remain timeless, its mandate indispensable, and its promise as relevant today as it was 81 years ago.

Ahead of the UN’s 75th anniversary, I had the privilege, as President of the @UN General Assembly, to launch an initiative reaffirming our collective commitment to the Charter. It remains our compass for peace, international cooperation, and effective multilateralism.

The Charter shows the way. Our responsibility is to turn its purposes and principles into action.

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

Muy orgullosa de la selección ecuatoriana 🇪🇨 por una victoria memorable frente a Alemania en el Mundial.

El fútbol tiene una manera única de recordarnos que el talento, el trabajo en equipo y la determinación pueden superar cualquier desafío.

Viva el Ecuadoooor! 🇪🇨

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

Delighted to meet today with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Cho Hyun. Our exchange focused on strengthening international cooperation and renewing multilateralism to meet the challenges of our time.

I deeply value the Republic of Korea’s commitment to peace, dialogue and principled cooperation, and its role in shaping a @UN that is more effective and relevant.

@FMChoHyun @MOFAkr_eng

[María Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC]

In times of fragmentation, dialogue is an act of leadership. I was honoured to join my fellow candidates for UN Secretary-General at the Jeju Forum to discuss how we can strengthen multilateralism, harness AI responsibly, empower young people, advance peace and security, and recognise the inseparable connection between the UN’s three pillars.

My sincere thanks to the Jeju Forum and the Government of the Republic of Korea for convening this timely conversation. At a moment when global trust is under strain, creating spaces for open dialogue and principled cooperation has never been more important. @jejuforumpp @mofkorea