Baki’s diplomatic experience includes serving as ambassador to France, Qatar, and the United States.
She is 75 years old and has expressed support from some United States officials.
The United Nations faces criticism for being large and costly, prompting calls for reform.
The United Nations Security Council, made up of fifteen members, will conduct multiple voting rounds.
The final choice aims to find a leader who can unite member nations and deliver concrete results.
She was nominated by Tonga, a Pacific island nation, and is the eighth candidate to replace Antonio Guterres.
Baki emphasizes renewing the United Nations’ mission to prevent war and improve its effectiveness.
The selection process involves informal polls by the United Nations Security Council and may take several weeks.
Other candidates include leaders from Costa Rica, Guyana, Argentina, Chile, Senegal, and Uganda.
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