Erdogan Demands UN Security Council Overhaul and Asserts Turkey’s Central Role in European Defense
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a comprehensive address at the UN General Assembly on September 22, 2026, arguing that Europe’s security is inseparable from Turkey’s participation. He called for the abolition of the UN Security Council veto and proposed replacing permanent seats with elected terms. Erdoğan also condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and West Bank, while highlighting Turkey’s role as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict and its strategic importance to NATO.