HAMILTON (Canada), Oct 31 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Türkiye on Friday formally nominated Feridun Sinirlioglu, secretary-general of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), as a candidate for United Nation (UN) secretary-general, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing Turkish Foreign Ministry sources.
Türkiye Nominates OSCE Chief Sinirlioglu As Candidate For Next UN Secretary-General
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Türkiye formally nominated OSCE Secretary-General Feridun Sinirlioglu as a candidate for the next UN Secretary-General following an inconclusive Security Council straw poll. The nomination, transmitted by Turkish envoy Ahmet Yildiz, cites Sinirlioglu's extensive diplomatic experience and commitment to UN principles.
- Türkiye nominated OSCE chief Feridun Sinirlioglu for UN Secretary-General after a recent Security Council straw poll ended inconclusively.
- The nomination letter from President Erdogan highlighted Sinirlioglu's over 40 years of diplomatic service and his 2023 role in an Afghanistan assessment.
- Securing the position requires at least nine Security Council votes, with any of the five permanent members holding veto power.
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