Baku, November 1, 2026 – The Europe Today: Azerbaijan has welcomed Türkiye’s nomination of Ambassador Feridun Sinirlioğlu, the current Secretary-General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), for the position of United Nations Secretary-General.
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Aykhan Hajizada made the remarks in response to a media inquiry concerning Türkiye’s decision to nominate Sinirlioğlu for the prestigious international position.
Hajizada said Azerbaijan welcomed the initiative and emphasized that the selection process should be guided by the principles and purposes of the UN Charter.
He stressed that candidates should be assessed on the basis of their professional qualifications, international and diplomatic experience, impartiality and ability to build consensus among UN member states.
The Azerbaijani spokesperson expressed confidence that ongoing consultations and constructive dialogue among member states would lead to an appropriate decision.
He further emphasized that the selection process should contribute to strengthening the United Nations’ capacity to respond more effectively to contemporary global challenges.
Azerbaijan’s statement reflects its support for a transparent, merit-based selection process that upholds the principles of the UN Charter and promotes international cooperation.
