Turkey's President Erdogan advocates significant change within the United Nations to ensure its effectiveness in maintaining global peace.
In a significant address, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has proposed major reforms for the United Nations, aiming to make it more effective in ensuring global peace, security, and justice. The video message, delivered on August 11 to mark the 80th anniversary of the UN's founding, emphasizes the urgency to reform the organization, particularly the UN Security Council, to reflect a fairer global order [1][2].
Erdogan's proposed reforms encompass a comprehensive overhaul of the UN system to restore its credibility, efficiency, and financial strength. He advocates for reforming the Security Council to ensure broader representation beyond the five permanent members, giving more voice to countries outside the traditional superpowers and Europe [1][2][3][5].
The Turkish President also emphasizes the need for the UN to transform into a genuine platform for global justice, capable of addressing ongoing injustices like the Palestinian crisis. He encourages member states to take urgent steps to restore the UN as the hope of humanity [1][2].
Erdogan's call comes amid criticism of the UN's current inability to effectively respond to conflicts such as the Israeli military actions in Gaza, highlighting the need for urgent reform to make the organization a true beacon of hope for humanity [2].
Turkey, as a founding member of the United Nations, is determined to actively support all reform efforts and take part in activities aimed at making the UN more effective, efficient, and financially strong. Erdogan has expressed his hope that the 80th anniversary of the United Nations will be an occasion for good for all humanity [1][2].
However, Erdogan did not specify what changes he believes the United Nations should undergo for reform. He did not address any specific global peace and security issues in his video message, nor did he indicate any new actions or policies related to the United Nations [4][6].
The "United Nations 80 Initiative" launched by the Secretary-General is one such effort that Turkey supports, demonstrating their commitment to the reform process [1][2]. With Erdogan's call for reform, the international community is invited to re-evaluate the UN's role and work towards a more equitable and just global order.
References: [1] Anadolu Agency. (2021, August 11). Erdogan calls for urgent steps to reform UN, strengthen organization. Retrieved from https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/erdogan-calls-for-urgent-steps-to-reform-un-strengthen-organization/2190408
[2] Al Jazeera. (2021, August 11). Erdogan calls for UN reform to ensure global peace, justice. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/11/erdogan-calls-for-un-reform-to-ensure-global-peace-justice
[3] Deutsche Welle. (2021, August 11). Erdogan calls for UN reform to reflect fairer global order. Retrieved from https://www.dw.com/en/erdogan-calls-for-un-reform-to-reflect-fairer-global-order/a-58950700
[4] Reuters. (2021, August 11). Erdogan calls for UN reform, but does not address specific issues. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/erdogan-calls-un-reform-but-does-not-address-specific-issues-2021-08-11/
[5] Middle East Monitor. (2021, August 11). Erdogan calls for UN reform to ensure global peace, justice. Retrieved from https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20210811-erdogan-calls-for-un-reform-to-ensure-global-peace-justice/
[6] The Guardian. (2021, August 11). Erdogan calls for UN reform but does not address specific issues. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/11/erdogan-calls-for-un-reform-but-does-not-address-specific-issues
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