Baku:Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed support for the nomination of Feridun Sinirlioglu as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. Sinirlioglu, who currently serves as the Secretary-General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), has been nominated by Turkey for the prestigious UN position.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the spokesperson for Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry, Aykhan Hajizada, highlighted the importance of a selection process for the UN Secretary-General role that adheres to the principles of the UN Charter. This includes a focus on candidates' professional qualifications, international and diplomatic experience, impartiality, and consensus-building capabilities among member states.

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry emphasized the significance of ongoing consultations and constructive dialogue among UN member states. They believe such discussions will lead to a decision that enhances the UN's capacity to address current global challenges more effectively.