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A Woman May Become the Next UN Secretary-General
For the first time in history, a woman could be appointed as the Secretary-General of the United Nations, according to Bloomberg. All nine previous heads of the UN have been men, but recent resolutions and calls for gender equality are putting this issue at the forefront.
In September, a resolution was passed urging UN member states to "seriously consider" female candidates for the role of Secretary-General. Potential candidates include former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, and current UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.
The UN Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council, which conducts the preliminary selection of candidates and can veto any proposed names. Currently, António Guterres has held the position since January 1, 2017.
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On 15 December 2025, a ceremonial reception marking the National Day of the State of Qatar was held in Ashgabat. The event was hosted by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Qatar to Turkmenistan, Nasser Ahmed Mohammed Al-Taher.
The beyan.tm team was also present at the celebration.
The Guest of Honour from the Government of Turkmenistan was Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations Nazar Agahanov.
In his address, the Ambassador highlighted the historical role of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founder of modern Qatar, and emphasized Qatar’s active role in international mediation and peacebuilding efforts.
Special attention was given to the rapid development of bilateral relations between Qatar and Turkmenistan in 2025, supported by high-level mutual visits and close ties between the leaders of the two countries.
Guests were introduced to Qatari culture through an exhibition of traditional clothing, books about Qatar, national artifacts, and falcons — a symbol of the country’s heritage. The atmosphere was enriched by traditional music, while a calligrapher artistically wrote guests’ names upon request.
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