During his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan argued that the United Nations has become ineffective in its primary mission of preserving international peace. Erdogan focused his criticism on the structure and performance of the UN Security Council, advocating for significant reforms to the body.

In his speech, the Turkish leader condemned the UN’s response to current global conflicts, describing the situation as a "genocidal mindset" that continues to result in significant loss of life. He urged the international community to move past indifference, stating that those guided by justice and conscience cannot remain silent regarding the current state of global affairs. While Erdogan’s remarks were centered on the need for institutional change, he did not provide a specific roadmap for how the Security Council should be restructured. The speech reflects a long-standing position held by the Turkish government, which has frequently argued that the current UN framework is outdated and fails to represent the interests of the broader global population.