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Turkey’s nominee for the United Nations Secretary‑General, former foreign minister Feridun Sinirlioğlu, said he would make the Palestinian question a top priority and support a two‑state solution if elected. The statement was made by the Turkish newspaper “Türk Today,” citing the Turkish news agency BTA. Turkey formally submitted Sinirlioğlu’s nomination to the UN at the end of October. The former foreign minister, who served as Turkey’s permanent representative to the UN, is currently the Secretary‑General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). During an interactive dialogue with representatives of UN member states and civil society, Sinirlioğlu answered questions from the Israeli UN ambassador, Dan Danon, about Hamas and the October 7, 2023 attack. He said his approach would be guided by international law and that he condemns terrorism in all its forms. “I fully and unequivocally condemn terrorism in all its forms. Whether it is Hamas or any other organization, if it violates the rules set by international law, it must be held accountable,” he said. When asked by a representative of the Arab Group whether he would support the rights of the Palestinian people if elected, Sinirlioğlu replied, “As Secretary‑General I would place this historic responsibility at the forefront of my political commitment.” He added that achieving a fair solution to the Palestinian issue is essential not only for the Arab world but also for global stability, and pledged to work toward a comprehensive solution based on a two‑state model. He emphasized that the humanitarian situation in Gaza must remain a central priority. Article source: 24 Chasa | Image credit: 24 Chasa
Turkey’s nominee for the United Nations Secretary‑General, former foreign minister Feridun Sinirlioğlu, said he would make the Palestinian question a top priority and support a two‑state solution if elected. The statement was made by the Turkish newspaper “Türk Today,” citing the Turkish news agency BTA. Turkey formally submitted Sinirlioğlu’s nomination to the UN at the end of October. The former foreign minister, who served as Turkey’s permanent representative to the UN, is currently the Secretary‑General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). During an interactive dialogue with representatives of UN member states and civil society, Sinirlioğlu answered questions from the Israeli UN ambassador, Dan Danon, about Hamas and the October 7, 2023 attack. He said his approach would be guided by international law and that he condemns terrorism in all its forms. “I fully and unequivocally condemn terrorism in all its forms. Whether it is Hamas or any other organization, if it violates the rules set by international law, it must be held accountable,” he said. When asked by a representative of the Arab Group whether he would support the rights of the Palestinian people if elected, Sinirlioğlu replied, “As Secretary‑General I would place this historic responsibility at the forefront of my political commitment.” He added that achieving a fair solution to the Palestinian issue is essential not only for the Arab world but also for global stability, and pledged to work toward a comprehensive solution based on a two‑state model. He emphasized that the humanitarian situation in Gaza must remain a central priority.
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