Erdogan calls for abolition of UN Security Council veto
Türkiye is calling for reform of the UN Security Council that would include abolishing the veto power and doing away with the system of permanent membership
In an article for Bloomberg Opinion, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan advocates for the abolition of the UN Security Council veto, stating it should be the primary goal of any reform. Erdogan argues that the current structure reflects outdated world order from World War II and that resolving global crises requires more than the will of a select few nations.
He proposes reforming the UN by eliminating the veto, strengthening the powers of the General Assembly, and rotating Security Council membership based on majority support from UN member states. Erdogan emphasizes that the global balance has shifted, with Asia and Africa seeking greater representation, yet international institutions have lagged in adapting.
He also stresses the need for developing nations to have the right to development and access to necessary financing. Erdogan will address the UN General Assembly's 81st session in New York, proposing these changes to transform the UN into a platform for global justice.
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