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Turkey throws name of former FM, envoy to Israel into the race for next UN chief

Times of Israel31 October 2026, 11:20 UTCTurkey

Official says Feridun Sinirlioglu's name submitted with Erdogan's backing; Turkish president has long called for Security Council reform, criticizing dominance of 5 permanent members

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