Addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Erdoğan said: “We are compelled to change the current understanding where international law is applied differently to the strong and the weak. Let us not forget that an international system where wrongdoers get away with it and, worse still, where impunity has become the norm, is doomed to decay.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. President Erdoğan said: “Let’s recognize that a system in which the will of more than 190 countries is subject to...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan penned an article for Bloomberg titled “The UN Must End the Security Council Veto.” President Erdoğan stated in his article that the tragedies the world has witnessed in recent years, including pandemics, energy crises, disruptions to supply chains and regional conflicts, have demonstrated that leaving the resolution of global crises to the will of a handful of capitals is no longer compatible with the realities of today’s world. President Erdoğan noted that we can no longer postpone adapting global decision-making mechanisms to today’s circumstances, and he added that the United Nations...
Speaking at an event held for the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Türkiye and the United States of America, President Erdoğan said: “We stand ready to further the cooperation with the U.S. that we have built in such areas as energy, including nuclear and LNG, civil aviation and advanced technology. It is obligatory to advance the defense industry, which is traditionally one of the strongest areas of our partnership, both bilaterally and within NATO.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, made...
As part of promotional activities carried out in New York under the coordination of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, Türkiye’s messages on the environment, climate, peace and justice were conveyed to the public in Times Square. As part of these activities, messages from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Türkiye’s environmental and climate vision for COP31 were shared with New Yorkers through giant screens in Times Square and mobile LED trucks. The visuals featured integrated designs highlighting Türkiye’s historical and natural attractions as well as its soft power capacity and included President Erdo...
First Lady Emine Erdoğan, who is accompanying President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in New York, attended an event held under her auspices in coordination with the Ministry of Family and Social Services, UNICEF and the office of the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children at the United Nations Headquarters with the theme of “The Invisible Architecture: Building Safe Digital Systems for Children - Advancing International Standards and Shared Responsibility”. Speaking at the event, First Lady Erdoğan drew attention to screen time in children and the destruction it causes on children, and said: “Our purpose...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of Georgia at the Turkish House. During the meeting, Türkiye-Georgia bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters, were discussed. Expressing his pleasure that Türkiye has been Georgia’s largest trade partner for the past 18 years, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye will continue to take steps to further advance cooperation in multiple areas, particularly trade, transportation, and security. President Erdoğan also highlighted the importance of sustained...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam of Lebanon at the Turkish House. The meeting addressed Türkiye-Lebanon bilateral relations and regional issues. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is making efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in Lebanon, and highlighted the need for an international initiative to supersede the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. President Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to supporting the people of Lebanon during challenging times ...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with Prime Minister Albin Kurti of Kosovo at the Turkish House. The meeting addressed Türkiye-Kosovo bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that the two countries will continue taking steps to increase their trade volume in a manner befitting their potential and to further develop cooperation in security and the defense industry. President Erdoğan reaffirmed that Türkiye’s support for Kosovo in attaining its...