Türkiye’s UN envoy has urged the international community to reinforce multilateralism and reform the UN Security Council, warning that global challenges can no longer be addressed in isolation.
“Multilateralism is not merely an option but an absolute necessity for addressing these immense global challenges,” Ahmet Yildiz said during a high-level open debate of the UN Security Council titled “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System.”
Pointing to the grim picture of the current global landscape, Yildiz said conflicts are “increasingly protracted, devastating, and more widespread than at any point in our recent history” and stressed that strong multilateral institutions are essential to rebuild trust among nations.
Structural overhaul under UN80
Reaffirming Türkiye’s commitment to the UN, he described the organisation as “the most universal representative and authoritative intergovernmental organization,” despite its shortcomings, and expressed support for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ UN80 vision to make the body more fit for purpose.