Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is poised to deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, focusing on critical global issues such as Palestine, international conflicts, and the need for reform within the global governance system. The Assembly’s high-level week will take place from September 22 to 29 in New York.
Erdoğan has been vocal about the necessity of revamping the United Nations to make it more representative and effective. He has frequently advocated for changes to the Security Council’s structure and decision-making processes to better reflect the interests of member states.
The situation in Palestine remains a consistent theme in Erdoğan’s international addresses. In 2025, he urged countries that have yet to recognize Palestine to do so and reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders, designating East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, along with other regional disputes, are also expected to be central to Türkiye’s diplomatic discussions. Erdoğan has previously highlighted his country’s role in facilitating negotiations and mitigating the broader impacts of these conflicts.
In addition to his UN address, Erdoğan plans to engage in bilateral meetings with various world leaders during his time in New York, further emphasizing Türkiye’s active role on the international stage.