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Ankara Pushes Turkish Veteran Diplomat Sinirlioglu for Top UN Post

Turkey is seeking to promote the candidacy of veteran Turkish diplomat Feridun Sinirlioglu for the position of United Nations Secretary General, causing concern in Athens.
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As the race for the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General position intensifies following the end of Antonio Guterres' term, the Greek press has been shocked by Ankara's move. According to an allegation brought to light by Kathimerini, one of Greece's respected newspapers, Türkiye's attempt to support Feridun Sinirlioğlu, one of the most experienced and sharpest figures in Turkish foreign policy, for the UN Secretary-General position has alarmed …

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Remember that Sinirlioglu was elected OSCE Secretary-General with a joint proposal by Greece and Turkey, that is, a joint ballot. And suddenly Greek diplomacy is mobilizing to prevent a Turkish diplomat from running for the position of UN Secretary-General. Recep Tayyip Erdogan is methodically and behind the scenes promoting Feridun Sinirlioglu for UN Secretary-General. Feridun Sinirlioglu is an exponent of Turkey's deep state (derin devlet), wh…

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Greek press: "Turkey is working towards Sinirlioğlu's candidacy for UN Secretary-General." Greek media reported that Turkey is working towards the candidacy of experienced diplomat Feridun Sinirlioğlu for the position of UN Secretary-General.

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Kathimerini English Edition broke the news in Athens, Greece on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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