Erdoğan At UNGA 2026: Turkey Says Five Powers Cannot Continue To Dominate Global Decisions
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for fundamental reform of the United Nations, arguing that the current structure of the Security Council has weakened confidence in the international system.
Erdoğan spoke during the opening day of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22.
He said the UN, established more than eight decades ago to preserve international peace and security, had been rendered increasingly unable to fulfil that responsibility.
Security Council Reform
A central part of Erdoğan’s address was his criticism of the Security Council’s current structure.
He questioned a system in which decisions affecting more than 190 countries can effectively be blocked or determined by the five permanent members.
Erdoğan called for a more representative system capable of responding to contemporary global realities.
His position echoes a broader debate at this year’s UNGA over whether the post-1945 international order remains adequate for the present world.
Gaza And Palestine
The Turkish president devoted substantial attention to Gaza and the Palestinian question.
He called for stronger international action to end the conflict and criticised what he described as inadequate international response to the humanitarian crisis.
Erdoğan also urged countries that have not recognised Palestine to reconsider their position.
He said Türkiye would continue to raise the Palestinian issue at international forums.
Wider Regional Conflicts
The Turkish president also addressed conflicts and instability beyond Gaza, including developments affecting the Middle East and other regions.
He argued that international institutions must become more effective in preventing conflicts rather than responding only after crises have escalated.
Restoring Trust
Erdoğan’s address was also consistent with the wider theme of the 81st General Assembly: restoring confidence in multilateral institutions.
He argued that the credibility of the international system depends on whether its institutions can apply international law consistently and respond effectively to major conflicts.
His criticism comes as several leaders at the General Assembly are separately demanding changes to the Security Council and greater representation for countries and regions that remain outside its permanent membership.
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