Erdoğan calls for scrapping UN Security Council veto and permanent seats

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wrote that the United Nations Security Council’s veto privilege and permanent membership are outdated and hinder effective global governance. He suggested a reform plan where every council seat is filled through General Assembly elections, with fixed, rotating terms and a requirement for majority backing to secure another term. Erdoğan warned that adding more permanent members would only deepen the concentration of power, and he advocated stronger powers for the General Assembly and greater council accountability to it.

Citing recent pandemics, energy crises, supply-chain shocks and regional wars, he said these events expose the flaws of leaving crisis responses to a handful of capitals. He highlighted the rising economic influence of Asia and the growing demand from Africa for better representation, while urging safeguards for developing nations’ development rights. Finally, Erdoğan pledged Turkey’s diplomatic experience to support reforms that promote regional conflict resolution and broader cooperation.