NEW Party Chairman Özgür Özel sent a letter to the leaders of left, social democratic and socialist parties that are members of the United Nations (UN), including the government and government partner parties, and asked for support for Turkey's UN Secretary General candidate, Feridun Sinirlioğlu, Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
"WE BELIEVE THAT THE SELECTION OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL SHOULD BE OVER INTERNAL POLITICAL DIVISIONS"
NEW Party leader Özgür Özel made the following statements in his letter to the leaders of left, social democratic and socialist parties in 132 countries:
"Dear Comrades. On behalf of Türkiye's main opposition party NEW Party, I would like to express our support for Ambassador Feridun Sinirlioğlu's candidacy for the post of United Nations Secretary-General, following Türkiye's official candidacy application on October 30, 2026. We strongly believe that the selection of the next Secretary-General should be above internal political divisions.
Our support is based on Ambassador Sinirlioğlu's extensive diplomatic experience, international reputation and his vision for the United Nations to serve all member states independently, impartially and in accordance with its Charter. "At a time when multilateralism is under pressure and the United Nations faces deep challenges, his leadership will be vital to restoring confidence in the institution."
"SINIRLIOĞLU SHOWS HIS CAPACITY TO COMMUNICATE ACROSS COMPLEX INTERNATIONAL DIVISIONS"
"During his diplomatic career spanning more than four decades, including his duties as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Sinirlioğlu has demonstrated his capacity to communicate across complex international divides. His unanimous appointment as Secretary General of the OSCE in December 2024, with the support of 57 participating states, is a particularly meaningful demonstration of this experience. His vision, Preserving Multilateralism and Building Bridges, places conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding at the center of international cooperation.
At the same time, lasting peace; It also acknowledges that this cannot be achieved without addressing poverty, inequality, economic and digital divides, climate change and the unequal opportunities faced by women, girls and youth. "The vision document provides a concrete roadmap for a more effective, more transparent and more inclusive United Nations and addresses the root causes of conflict and inequality."
"WE INVITE YOU TO EVALUATE SINIRLIOĞLU'S CANDIDACY AND PROVIDE HIM YOUR SUPPORT"
"These priorities directly coincide with the values of our social democratic family. We are convinced that democracy, social justice, human dignity and peace are inseparable from each other and that multilateral institutions must be able to translate these principles into real improvements in people's lives. We therefore invite you to consider Ambassador Sinirlioğlu's candidacy and offer your support to him. We would especially welcome your contact with your own governments and those represented in the Security Council, who will be decisive in the recommendation decision-making process.
Thank you for your solidarity and friendship. We look forward to continuing our joint work towards a peaceful international order based on democracy, social justice and the rule of law, and to working with you towards a United Nations led by a Secretary-General who represents these values. "With my feelings of solidarity."
