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Turkey nominates OSCE chief Sinirlioglu for next UN secretary-general

Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu, a veteran Turkish diplomat, enters the race to succeed António Guterres after Security Council deadlock.

newest coverage 7d agosummary written 7d ago8 pieces Newswires

What to know

  • Turkey nominates veteran diplomat Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu, current OSCE secretary-general and former foreign minister, as candidate for next UN chief, backed by President Erdogan.
  • The nomination follows deadlock in the selection process, with the latest Security Council straw poll returning inconclusively on Friday.
  • Sinirlioglu will compete against seven other candidates and faces potential opposition from Greece and Israel; the final choice requires nine Security Council votes and General Assembly approval.
  • Sinirlioglu is expected to advance Erdogan's agenda for reform of the UN Security Council, particularly challenging the dominance of its five permanent members.

Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu OSCE secretary-general, candidateRecep Tayyip ErdoganRecep Tayyip Erdogan President of TurkeyAntónio GuterresAntónio Guterres Outgoing UN secretary-general

Turkey nominates OSCE chief Sinirlioglu for next UN secretary-general
Anadolu Agency

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    Sinirlioglu likely to reflect Erdogan's UN reform agenda

    Sinirlioglu is expected to advance Turkish President Erdogan's long-standing calls for reform of the UN Security Council, particularly its five permanent veto-wielding members. Erdogan has been vocal in criticizing the dominance of these powers in the selection process.

    “Erdogan has been vocal in calling for reform of the UN Security Council, especially criticizing the dominance of its five permanent members.”
    — France 24, News outlet · source
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    Turkey nominates Sinirlioglu for UN secretary-general

    Turkey officially submitted the nomination of Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu, OSCE secretary-general and former Turkish foreign minister and UN ambassador, as its candidate for the next UN secretary-general. The nomination letter, dated Friday and backed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was submitted to the UN General Assembly and Security Council presidents following an inconclusive Security Council straw poll.

    1. 2 outlets Turkey throws its former foreign minister's name into the race for next UN chief

      first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 8d ago · also France 24 EN

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    2. 2 outlets first by Anadolu Agency, 8d ago · also Middle East Eye · read ↗

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