New Diplomatic Appointments 2026
H.E. Dr. Daisy Rowland (ESQ)
WDO's Senior Diplomat, & the Director for Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Relations
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Hon. Amb. Chanazi Virginia Drums Washaya
Executive Director of (WDO WOMEN)
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Hon. Amb. Miracle Mulope
Resident Diplomat & Country Representative of WDO-Gambia
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Prize & Award · Performance Index
WDO Most Influential Leaders & Diplomats Performance Index 2026
Honouring the world's most impactful leaders across diplomacy, politics, humanitarian service, science, education, international law, research and beyond — a comprehensive celebration of those who have shaped our society.
Special Celebrations 2026
Honourees of the Year
Voting Is Ongoing
The 2026 public vote is currently in progress. The winners of the Global Diplomatic Performance Index 2026 shall be published here once the Electoral Committee concludes the ballot and crowns the honourees.
Featured Honourees
The highest-ranked leaders in this year's index
H.E Amb. Dr. H.E. Dr. Daisy Rowland (ESQ)
WDO's Senior Diplomat, & the Director for Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Relations
A distinguished diplomat and humanitarian whose three-decade career has bridged international diplomacy, conflict resolution, and global humanitarian advocacy.
H.E. Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vásquez
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama
H.E. Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vásquez is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, a seasoned economist and lawyer with over 27 years of experience in international finance and national security.
Hon. Marc Ati
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade
Hon. Marc Ati is a Ni-Vanuatu politician serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade of the Republic of Vanuatu.
H.E. John Dramani Mahama
President of the Republic of Ghana
John Dramani Mahama is a Ghanaian statesman who served as President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017, recognized for his significant infrastructure developments and his role as a peace mediator within ECOWAS.
Hon. María Corina Machado
Venezuelan Opposition Leader & Democracy Advocate
María Corina Machado is a Venezuelan politician and industrial engineer who serves as the primary leader of the democratic opposition, widely recognized for her steadfast advocacy for market-based reforms and the restoration of constitutional order.
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
45th and 47th President of the United States
Donald J. Trump is the 45th and 47th President of the United States, recognized for his 'America First' policy, significant judicial appointments, and a historic return to the presidency in 2025.
H.R.H. Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala
Minister for His Majesty's Diplomatic Service and Minister for His Majesty's Armed Forces
H.R.H. Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala is the heir apparent to the Tongan throne and currently serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty's Armed Forces.
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His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty's Armed Forces
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala is the heir apparent to the Tongan throne and Tonga's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty's Armed Forces, appointed in January 2025.
H.E. Gustav N. Aitaro
Minister of State of the Republic of Palau
H.E. Gustav N. Aitaro is the current Minister of State of Palau, serving as the country's top diplomat and leading its foreign policy efforts since his appointment in 2021.
Lic. Roberto Velasco Álvarez
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Roberto Velasco Álvarez is the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, a seasoned diplomat and policy expert recognized for his leadership in North American relations and his commitment to defending Mexico's national sovereignty on the world stage.
Hon. Rick Nelson Houenipwela
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands
Hon. Rick Nelson Houenipwela is the current Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands, a former Prime Minister, and a renowned economist who previously served as Governor of the Central Bank.
The Honourable Dwight Fitzgerald Bramble
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Foreign Investment, and Diaspora Affairs
The Honourable Dwight Fitzgerald Bramble is a veteran diplomat, economist, and former national football goalkeeper who currently serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The Honorable Marco Antonio Rubio
72nd United States Secretary of State
Marco Rubio is the 72nd U.S. Secretary of State and the first Hispanic American to serve as the nation's top diplomat, following a distinguished career as a U.S. Senator from Florida.
The Honourable Alva Romanus Baptiste
Minister for External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs
The Honourable Alva Romanus Baptiste is a Saint Lucian politician who serves as the Minister for External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs.
Honorable Kalani R. Kaneko
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Honorable Kalani R. Kaneko is a veteran and statesman serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Marshall Islands, where he leads the nation's efforts in climate advocacy, nuclear justice, and regional security.
Hon. Justin Wayne Tkatchenko, BEM, OL, MP
Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Hon. Justin Tkatchenko is the current Minister for Foreign Affairs of Papua New Guinea and a long-serving Member of Parliament for Moresby South, known for his work in strategic diplomacy and urban development.
Hon. Sakiasi Raisevu Ditoka
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Republic of Fiji
Hon. Sakiasi Raisevu Ditoka is the Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Fiji, a former military major and founding member of The People's Alliance who leading Fiji's regional diplomacy and international trade initiatives.
The Honourable Sean S.M. Sobers, M.P.
Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
The Honourable Sean S.M. Sobers, M.P. is the Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, a seasoned attorney who has led the nation's diplomatic and regional integration efforts since May 2025.
Afioga Hon. Laʻaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Hon. Laʻaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt is the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Samoa, recognized as the founder of the FAST party and a pivotal figure in Samoa's modern democratic transition.
The Honorable Ricky F. Cantero
Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs
The Honorable Ricky F. Cantero is the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia, serving as the nation's chief diplomat and head of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
H.E. Mr. Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker
Co-Minister of Foreign Affairs
Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker is one of two current Co-Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua, appointed in 2025 to lead the nation's diplomatic efforts alongside Denis Moncada.
H.E. Mr. Mario Israel Lubetkin Tulbovic
Minister of Foreign Relations of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
H.E. Mr. Mario Lubetkin is a distinguished Uruguayan journalist and diplomat who has served as the Minister of Foreign Relations since March 2025, bringing decades of experience from the United Nations to his role.
T.H. Ricky Cantero
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
T.H. Ricky Cantero is the Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Federated States of Micronesia, responsible for leading the nation's diplomatic efforts and international relations.
HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty’s Armed Forces
HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala is the Crown Prince of Tonga and has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty’s Armed Forces since January 2025.
The Honorable Ricky Cantero
Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia
Secretary Ricky Cantero is the top diplomat for the Federated States of Micronesia, having been sworn into office in May 2026 after a distinguished 26-year career in the nation's foreign service.
Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker is a senior Nicaraguan diplomat and current Minister of Foreign Affairs, known for his long-standing loyalty to the Ortega-Murillo administration and his strategic role in shaping the country's international policy.
Honorable Marc Ati
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade
Honorable Marc Ati is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade of Vanuatu, recognized for his leadership in Pacific regional security and his advocacy for global climate justice.
Kandhi A. Elieisar
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Kandhi A. Elieisar is a distinguished Micronesian diplomat who served as the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, representing the Federated States of Micronesia in international affairs and regional diplomacy.
Hon. Matai Seremaiah
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade
Hon. Matai Seremaiah is the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade of Vanuatu, responsible for overseeing the nation's diplomatic relations and international trade policy.
Mr. Mario Lubetkin
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mario Lubetkin is a distinguished journalist and diplomat currently serving as Uruguay's Minister of Foreign Affairs, following a prominent career at the United Nations' FAO.
H.E. The Honourable Alva Romanus Baptiste
Minister for External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs
The Honourable Alva Romanus Baptiste is a seasoned aviation expert and veteran politician who currently serves as Saint Lucia's Minister for External Affairs, where he is a leading advocate for Small Island Developing States on the global stage.
Ricky Cantero
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Ricky Cantero is the current Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Federated States of Micronesia, responsible for leading the nation's diplomatic efforts and international relations.
The Hon. Alva Romanus Baptiste
Minister for External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs
The Hon. Alva Romanus Baptiste is Saint Lucia's Minister for External Affairs and a veteran politician who has represented the Laborie constituency since 2006.
H.E. Mr. Mario Lubetkin
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Mario Lubetkin is a veteran journalist and international diplomat currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, following a distinguished career as a senior official at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
Mario Lubetkin
Minister of Foreign Relations
Mario Lubetkin is an Uruguayan journalist and international diplomat currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Relations of Uruguay under President Yamandú Orsi.
Honourable Alva Romanus Baptiste
Minister for External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs
Alva Romanus Baptiste is the Minister for External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs of Saint Lucia, bringing over 20 years of aviation expertise to his diplomatic and legislative career.
H.E. Mario Lubetkin
Minister of Foreign Relations of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay
H.E. Mario Lubetkin is an Uruguayan journalist, international civil servant, and diplomat serving as the Minister of Foreign Relations of Uruguay since March 2025.
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H.E. Mario Israel Lubetkin Tulbovic
Minister of Foreign Relations of Uruguay
H.E. Mario Lubetkin is the Minister of Foreign Relations of Uruguay and a former high-ranking United Nations official with over 40 years of experience in international communications and sustainable development.
Hon. Alva Romanus Baptiste
Minister for External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs
Hon. Alva Romanus Baptiste is the Minister for External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs of Saint Lucia and the long-standing Parliamentary Representative for Laborie.
The Honorable Ricky Francisco Cantero
Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs
Hon. Ricky F. Cantero is the Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Federated States of Micronesia, a veteran diplomat with over 24 years of experience in the nation's foreign service.
H.E. Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua
H.E. Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua, having previously served as Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and ambassador to several Caribbean nations.