Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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September 23, 2025 UN
At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a detailed address outlining his country's foreign policy priorities and calling on the international community to work together for peace and sustainable development. He addressed the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and called on Israel to immediately cease military action.
Conflicts and Mediation
The President emphasized that Turkey consistently advocates ending wars and seeking diplomatic solutions. He recalled Ankara's role in establishing direct contacts between Russia and Ukraine, including on prisoner exchanges, as well as its mediation efforts to normalize relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Erdoğan specifically noted the "welcome steps" taken in recent months, which, with US mediation, have brought these countries closer to a lasting peace, and expressed hope for the successful completion of the normalization process between Turkey and Armenia.
Regional security
The head of state stated that Turkey continues to consistently advocate for peace and stability in Syria, supporting the vision of a unified country free of terrorism. He expressed confidence that Syria's future will be built on the foundation of justice and cooperation with neighboring states. Touching on Iran's nuclear program, the president emphasized the importance of a diplomatic solution to avoid new crises in the region.
Erdoğan also called for recognition of the rights of Turkish Cypriots and stated that projects in the Eastern Mediterranean that exclude Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus "will not succeed." He reiterated his call for the international community to recognize Northern Cyprus and establish relations with it.
Global Challenges and Partnerships
The Turkish President emphasized his country's active participation in UN, NATO, OSCE, and EU operations. He placed particular emphasis on developing cooperation in Central Asia, the Balkans, South Asia, and Africa. Erdoğan noted the importance of efforts to resolve the crises in Sudan, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Touching on the economic agenda, he advocated for the reform of international trade and a fair global financial architecture based on the principle of “leaving no one behind.”
"We attach great importance to the peace, stability, and prosperity of our fraternal countries in Central Asia," the Turkish leader continued. "This is the homeland of our ancestors. The Organization of Turkic States is moving forward. We will go beyond being simply a regional player."
Climate and technology
The President recalled Turkey's national goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2053, as well as the Zero Waste movement (referring to food waste – editor's note), which is gaining popularity worldwide under the patronage of First Lady Emine Erdogan.
In closing, he stressed that the transformative power of artificial intelligence should be available to all countries and “serve the interests of all humanity.”
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