New york: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has appointed Pekka Haavisto of Finland as his new Personal Envoy for Sudan, replacing Ramtane Lamamra of Algeria. Guterres expressed gratitude to Lamamra for his dedication and commitment to peace efforts in Sudan.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Haavisto brings over 40 years of experience in politics and international affairs to his new role. He has served in various ministerial positions within the Finnish Government, including as Minister for Foreign Affairs, and has held senior roles in both the EU and the UN. Additionally, Haavisto is currently serving as a member of the Finnish Parliament.
Haavisto's experience is further highlighted by his previous role as the Special Representative of the Finnish Foreign Minister for mediation and crisis management in Africa from 2009 to 2017. From 2005 to 2007, he served as the EU's Special Representative in Sudan and was actively involved in the Darfur peace negotiations.