Feridun Sinirlioglu is a Turkish diplomat and current ambassador to the United Nations. He has long pushed for Security Council reform and now headlines as his name advances in Erdogan-backed UN Security Council reform efforts.
Türkiye has submitted Feridun Sinirlioglu’s name to be the next UN secretary-general, with Erdogan backing. Sinirlioglu has served as foreign minister and UN ambassador, and currently heads OSCE. The move comes as the UN seeks reform amid wars and a financial crisis; a decision rests with the Security Council and General Assembly.