Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emphasized that Muslims, making up a quarter of the world’s population, must be represented in global decision-making processes in accordance with their rightful place.
“It is not a mere need but a necessity for an Islamic country to have veto power in the UN Security Council,” Erdogan said.
He reiterated that Türkiye’s ongoing efforts under the slogan “The world is bigger than five” aim to establish a more inclusive global system that addresses problems rather than perpetuating them. “The time has long come for global decision-making mechanisms to align with the evolving realities of the world,” he added.
Touching on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Erdogan warned that Israel will not achieve the peace it seeks without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with full territorial integrity.
He also criticized recent actions by Israeli ministers, saying: “Calls for annexation of the West Bank and provocations targeting Al Aqsa Mosque are playing with fire.” He reaffirmed that Al Aqsa is a “red line” for Türkiye.
Türkiye: An Indispensable Part of Europe’s Security
Erdogan also underscored that Europe’s security architecture is “unimaginable” without Türkiye’s involvement.
Speaking to foreign ambassadors at an iftar dinner in Ankara, he said Türkiye considers EU membership a “strategic priority” and an inseparable part of Europe.
“It is becoming increasingly impossible for Europe to maintain its role as a global actor without Türkiye taking its rightful place,” Erdogan stated.
