Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is poised to address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, focusing on the Palestinian issue, global conflicts, and proposed reforms of the international system. The address will take place during the 81st General Assembly’s high-level week, scheduled from September 22 to 29 in New York.
Erdoğan has consistently advocated for changes to the United Nations, emphasizing the need for a more representative and effective body, particularly with alterations to the Security Council’s decision-making processes. His upcoming speech is expected to reiterate these calls for reform.
The Palestinian cause remains a cornerstone of Erdoğan’s foreign policy speeches. In a previous UN address, he appealed to nations yet to recognize Palestine to do so, while reaffirming Türkiye’s backing for a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders, designating East Jerusalem as the Palestinian capital.
Regional conflicts, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, are also anticipated to be significant topics in Erdoğan’s diplomatic agenda. Türkiye has played a role in supporting negotiations and mitigating the broader impacts of such conflicts, a point likely to be underscored in his address.
While in New York, Erdoğan is expected to engage in bilateral meetings with other world leaders alongside his participation in the General Assembly, furthering his diplomatic efforts on the international stage.