Region prioritized by Sinirlioğlu in first year as OSCE Secretary General?
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South Caucasus • 25%
Official OSCE statements or major policy speeches by Sinirlioğlu
Feridun Sinirlioğlu Becomes First Turkish OSCE Secretary General for Three-Year Term
Dec 6, 2024, 01:17 PM
Feridun Sinirlioğlu, a retired Turkish ambassador, has been elected as the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). This marks the first time in the organization's 50-year history that a Turkish citizen has held this position. Sinirlioğlu's appointment was supported by all 57 member states of the OSCE, including Greece, Armenia, and Cyprus, during a meeting held in Malta on December 5-6. He will serve a three-year term. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Sinirlioğlu, highlighting the significance of this achievement for Turkey's role in international diplomacy.
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