Pekka Haavisto Appointed UN Envoy to Sudan

New York – Sudanhorizon

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday appointed Finland’s Pekka Haavisto as his new Personal Envoy to Sudan, succeeding Algerian diplomat Ramtane Lamamra.
In a statement, Guterres expressed his “gratitude for Lamamra’s dedication and commitment to peace efforts in Sudan.”
The UN Secretary-General had appointed Lamamra as his Personal Envoy to Sudan in November 2023.
The UN statement noted that Haavisto brings extensive experience in politics and international affairs, having served as Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2019 to 2023. He is currently a member of the Finnish Parliament.
According to the statement, the new envoy also has broad experience in mediation and negotiation processes in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East.
The statement further highlighted Haavisto’s previous experience within the international organization, as he served as the European Union’s Special Representative for Sudan from 2005 to 2007, during which he participated in peace negotiations in Darfur.
During that period, he also worked as a senior advisor to the United Nations on the Darfur peace process.

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