UN chief candidate stresses mediation over S. Korea's concerns over peninsula tensions
WASHINGTON — A candidate for the next United Nations secretary-general has emphasized the importance of mediation in addressing international conflicts while responding to South Korea's concerns over tensions on the Korean Peninsula. "Of course, mediation is the most important role of a Secretary General," Feridun Sinirlioglu, a Turkish diplomat currently serving as secretary-general of the…
UN Secretary-General candidate Feridun Sinirlioglu stressed the significance of mediation in resolving international disputes while addressing South Korea's concerns about tensions on the Korean Peninsula. During a dialogue with U.N. member states in New York, Sinirlioglu, a Turkish diplomat currently leading the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, emphasized that mediation is the primary responsibility of the Secretary-General.
South Korea's representative inquired about Sinirlioglu's approach to maintaining the U.N. agenda on longstanding security issues, including those concerning the Korean Peninsula, and preventing tensions from escalating. Sinirlioglu highlighted the importance of bringing conflicting parties together and bridging their differences, underscoring the Secretary-General's role as a mediator.
He stated that the Secretary-General should be prepared to mediate even between parties involved in armed conflicts, serving as a trusted and impartial intermediary through quiet diplomacy to facilitate their reconciliation.
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