The news agency noted that Erdogan made these statements to journalists at the Turkish House in New York on the sidelines of his participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) sessions, and addressed his vision for the organization’s structure.

The Turkish president affirmed that his nation is willing to assume its responsibilities to reform the United Nations and questioned how an organization representing more than 190 countries can be constrained by the veto power of just five States.

The head of State noted, “This unjust structure cannot keep global stability and peace, uphold the fundamental principles it established, or fulfill its promises to humanity.”

Erdogan emphasized that the reform should not be framed as Turkiye’s influence, but should ensure more equitable representation for Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Islamic world, Europe, and other regions.

The veto power allows any of the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Russia, and China, to block the adoption of a substantive resolution, even when it has the backing of the majority of the body’s other members.

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