The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Duran, sent a video message to the panel on “The Search for Justice in the International System: From Crises to the Reconstruction of Global Order” held by the Directorate of Communications at the Turkevi Centre (Turkish House) in New York on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly.
Head of Communications Duran stated that, since its founding in 1945, the United Nations has made important achievements pursuing its core objectives, which are maintaining global peace and security and promoting international cooperation.
Highlighting that Türkiye is a staunch supporter and advocate of the values represented by the UN and the principle of multilateralism, Head of Communications Duran stressed that Türkiye has made consistent and significant contributions to initiatives in the areas of peace and security, development, and human rights.
Head of Communications Duran also pointed out that the current structure of the UN, shaped in the aftermath of World War II, no longer reflects the complexities and realities of today’s world. He noted that the international system has recently faced serious challenges, which it has failed to address effectively.
Head of Communications Duran went on to add:
"Conflicts and tensions in various parts of the world—particularly in the Middle East—mass migration movements displacing millions of people, the deepening impact of the climate crisis, and issues such as rising Islamophobia and ethnic and religious discrimination remain major challenges for the current international system."
Remarking that the human tragedy and devastation caused by Israel in Gaza over the past two years stands as one of the most painful examples of how unjust and distorted the current international system has become, Head of Communications Duran said, “In the face of Israel’s occupation policies, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, the United Nations has failed to fulfil its founding mission and has increasingly turned into a cumbersome and dysfunctional institution.”
Highlighting that no resolution has been achieved due to the veto power of the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and the lack of fair representation, and noting the UN’s inaction in the face of ongoing oppression, Head of Communications Duran underscored the urgent need for comprehensive reform of the organisation—one that would enable it to effectively address global challenges and crises while aligning with the contemporary needs of the international order.
Emphasising that justice is a key principle that must be addressed alongside the need for reform at the UN, Head of Communications Duran said:
"This is why we have set 'The Search for Justice in the International System' as the main theme of our panel. We are guided by the motto of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, that “a fairer world is possible,” and as Türkiye, we are doing our part to help make it a reality. We are exerting intense efforts across all platforms to establish a world order that is fairer, more equal, more peaceful, and more stable. We support the steps taken toward improving the functioning of the United Nations system."
"Türkiye’s calls for reform have become the voice of oppressed and victimised peoples and of the global conscience"
"We advocate that international institutions and organisations must be restructured not on the basis of the interests of certain countries, but upon the fundamental principles of justice, peace, and stability," said Head of Communications Duran, adding that Türkiye’s calls for reform have become the voice of oppressed and victimised peoples and of the global conscience.
Emphasising Türkiye's ongoing leadership and constructive role in establishing an order based on justice, security, and stability for all, the Head of Communications, Duran, stated, “As reiterated by our President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we will continue our efforts to create a system in which 'the right is strong, rather than the strong being right.'”
Affirming that a system that fails to learn from crises cannot last, Head of Communications Duran said, "Our mission today is to turn the wreckage of these crises into lasting solutions built on justice."
Reiterating that there can be no peace without justice and no sustainable future without peace, Head of Communications Duran said that Türkiye is a country contributing to the construction of a justice-centred global order guided by this vision and that a world in which the right, rather than the strong, prevails is indeed possible.