Ankara: Trkiye's enduring call, centered on the principle that "the world is bigger than five," extends beyond a critique of the current global order and represents a vision for humanity's collective future, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized. His remarks were highlighted in an article published in Newsweek, as noted by Trkiye's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal.
According to TRTworld.com, Erdogan pointed out that conflicts, lawlessness, terrorism, pandemics, climate crises, and growing injustice and inequality are placing significant pressure on the current international order amid a series of escalating challenges. He criticized the UN Security Council for its reduced decision-making capacity, being limited to the interests of only five countries, and called for urgent reform to restore its effectiveness in delivering fair solutions to global issues.
Erdogan underscored that Ankara has prioritized dialogue and mediation as the core of its foreign policy in response to the UN's declining effectiveness and increasingly complex geopolitical challenges. He cited the Black Sea Grain Initiative as a testament to this commitment, providing tangible benefits for both regional and global security and stability. Trkiye continues to seek diplomatic solutions to conflicts from the Caucasus to Africa and the Middle East to the Balkans, working towards lasting peace.
Ankara's diplomatic efforts also extend to humanitarian concerns, with Trkiye being a leading provider of humanitarian assistance globally. This role, Erdogan noted, is a responsibility derived from the country's deep-rooted history and values, reinforcing its commitment to advancing global solidarity.
Addressing the situation in Gaza, Erdogan described Israel's occupation and the atrocities as a major test of humanity's conscience, calling for the global community to adopt a more determined and sincere stance. He emphasized the need for a sovereign Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders to achieve lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.
Erdogan reiterated Trkiye's call for global recognition of the State of Palestine and praised countries that have recently declared their support, urging them to take concrete actions. He also highlighted the importance of Syria's recovery and reconstruction for regional stability, advocating for decisions that respect the collective will of all Syrians.
Trkiye remains committed to upholding Syria's territorial integrity and political unity, rejecting actions that ignore the will of the Syrian people or support separatist movements and terrorist groups. Erdogan stressed that lasting solutions in Syria require a stable state and societal order based on cooperative security and collective responsibility.
Trkiye's vision for a just and dignified future, grounded in truth, justice, and solidarity, is a responsibility Ankara embraces as it navigates towards a better global future, Erdogan concluded.