President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a video message to the online event "United Nations Summit of the Future Global Call."
Starting his speech by greeting the heads of state and government and the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, President Erdoğan stated that the Summit of the Future, which aims to fortify international solidarity in the face of threats to the future of humanity and facilitate the establishment of a peaceful, secure, and equitable system, is just days away. President Erdoğan noted the following: "In the midst of the conflicts, oppression, hunger, and poverty that are ravaging our world, I perceive this summit as a rare window of opportunity.
I urge all of my counterparts attending the summit to fully embrace this opportunity presented by UN Secretary-General Guterres.
In order to build a prosperous and secure future, it is imperative that we first establish peace. Challenges such as terrorism, Islamophobia and xenophobia, irregular migration and climate change are exacerbating geopolitical shocks. We have witnessed the most distressing example of this in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in Gaza, for the past 11 months. Over 41,000 individuals, including 17,000 children, have tragically lost their lives, with more than 100,000 people suffering injuries and the vast majority of Gaza left devastated. The international community, particularly the United Nations, should raise their voices and express stronger opposition to Israel's policies of occupation. In a world where children are dying from bombs, I must be honest with you that none of us can feel secure. As Türkiye, we are committed to standing against oppression and supporting the oppressed. We will not waver in our dedication to this humanitarian stance."
"We need to safeguard our democracies from the harmful effects of racism and far-right movements"
We need to establish a global governance structure that provides fair representation not only for certain prosperous nations but also for societies that are still working towards development, President Erdoğan said and continued:
"In order to create a brighter future, it is crucial that we shift towards a system that prioritises green transition, is climate resilient, supports sustainable development and leaves no one behind.
We need to safeguard our democracies from the harmful effects of hate speech, racism, and far-right movements that have a detrimental impact on our societies. In order to accomplish all of these objectives, it is necessary to reshape the multilateral system around the principles of justice and equity, with the motto "The world is bigger than five" as the focal point. I would like to invite world leaders to come together and work towards achieving these goals at the Summit of the Future. As I conclude my remarks, I would like to extend my respect and greetings to each of you."