Turkey's Moves for Sinirlioğlu's Candidacy at the UN
October 2, 2026
The name of Feridun Sinirlioğlu is back in discussion as a potential successor to António Guterres as UN Secretary-General. Turkey is planning moves to promote his candidacy, which raises concerns for Greek diplomacy. Greece is taking over the presidency of the Security Council and is closely monitoring developments. Diplomatic assessments suggest Sinirlioğlu's candidacy lacks the necessary support. However, the Greek side remains vigilant, keeping an eye on Turkey's actions.