Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly endorsed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ recent remarks on reforming the Security Council, highlighting the need for a more equitable global system that includes African representation. The endorsement of Guterres’ comments by Erdogan underscores a significant shift in the conversation about global governance.
In response to Guterres’ X post, which called attention to the outdated structure of the Security Council, Erdogan stated: “The structure of the UN Security Council, which is far from fulfilling its duty to ensure global peace and security, must be changed fundamentally.” This sentiment reflects Erdogan’s commitment to addressing the imbalances within the current international system.
Guterres had earlier remarked that “The Security Council was designed by the victors of World War II. The world has changed, but the composition of the Council has not kept pace.” This critique has been supported by Erdogan, who emphasized that reforming the Security Council in alignment with current global conditions is crucial for creating a fairer system.
Erdogan pledged Türkiye’s ongoing support for efforts aimed at establishing a just international system. “We will continue to stand by all friends who strive for a fair international system and a UN Security Council that meets today’s conditions,” he declared. The lack of African representation in the council was specifically highlighted by Erdogan, who stated that “The African continent and all our African brothers must be given the opportunity to contribute to this fair system.”
The Turkish president concluded with a call for a more inclusive approach, asserting: “In response to these expectations, we will continue to say the world is bigger than five and act with the understanding that a More Just World is Possible.