Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is poised to address the United Nations General Assembly, with his speech likely to emphasize the need for reform in the international system. Scheduled for Tuesday, Erdoğan’s address is expected to call for changes to make the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, more representative and effective.
Erdoğan’s agenda at the 81st General Assembly high-level week in New York from September 22–29 will include a focus on global conflicts and the Palestinian issue. Historically a key topic in his international addresses, Erdoğan has been vocal about advocating for countries to recognize Palestine. He supports a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the Palestinian capital.
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and other regional disputes are also anticipated to be part of Türkiye’s diplomatic focus during the Assembly. Erdoğan has previously highlighted Türkiye’s role in facilitating negotiations and addressing the broader implications of such conflicts.
In addition to his UN address, Erdoğan is set to engage in bilateral meetings with other world leaders, furthering Türkiye’s diplomatic objectives on the global stage during his trip to New York.