Erdogan calls for UN Security Council reform, end to veto privilege

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the United Nations Security Council, aiming to end the veto power held by its permanent members and better reflect the current global realities. Speaking in an article for Bloomberg, Erdogan argued that recent crises, such as pandemics, energy shocks, supply chain disruptions, and regional conflicts, have exposed the limitations of global decision-making based on the decisions of a select few world leaders.

He emphasized that the UN Security Council still mirrors the structure established after World War II and stressed the need for a more effective, fair, and accountable system of representation. Erdogan urged for broader participation in global decision-making, stating that "the world is bigger than five," referencing the veto-wielding members of the Security Council: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China.

He called for a concrete roadmap that prioritizes the abolition of the veto privilege, arguing that such a shift would prevent a small number of countries from dominating the international system.