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Coverage dated October 31, 2026

Turkey nominates former foreign minister Sinirlioglu as UN chief

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Turkey has nominated its former foreign minister and UN ambassador Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for the position of UN secretary-general, state-media reported on Saturday. The submission was officially backed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who has been particularly vocal in calling for reform…

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Turkey throws its former foreign minister’s name into the race for next UN chief (opens MyNorthwest)

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    ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has officially nominated a former foreign minister and yearslong ambassador to the United Nations for the next U.N. secretary-general, state-run media reported Saturday. The next U.N. chief will succeed António Guterres, who has led the world body for almost 10 years.

  2. France 24

    Turkey nominates former foreign minister Sinirlioglu as UN chief (opens France 24)

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    Turkey has nominated its former foreign minister and UN ambassador Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for the position of UN secretary-general, state-media reported on Saturday. The submission was officially backed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who has been particularly vocal in calling for reform…

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