Fidan calls for UN Reform, cites inadequate global crisis response
NEW YORK
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan critiqued the United Nations and called for a reform on Monday, stating that it has failed to demonstrate the leadership needed to tackle current global challenges.
Addressing the U.N. Summit of the Future in New York, Fidan remarked, "Both the international community and the United Nations are facing a historic test. Our ability to produce solutions to crises and conflicts is declining while the injustices in income distribution are deepening."
Fidan emphasized the U.N.’s inability to effectively confront ever-growing threats against humanity, asserting that a new structure is required to generate collective solutions to global issues.
"We need a more just, inclusive, and effective multilateral model. Comprehensive reform is needed in the United Nations, especially in the Security Council. In fact, the world is bigger than five," he said, echoing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's longstanding call for U.N. reforms to address the Security Council’s unrepresentative nature.
Fidan highlighted the U.N.'s inadequate response to various international crises, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in over 41,000 deaths, predominantly women and children, and more than 95,000 injuries.
'Privileged Clique'
Fidan criticized the Security Council for being controlled by a "privileged clique" of a few countries, which has led to an inability to implement General Assembly resolutions.
"International peace and security cannot be left to the will of a privileged clique consisting of a limited number of countries," he asserted.
He stressed the necessity for efficient tools and mechanisms to promote dialogue amidst increasing global polarization, pointing out that reforming the international financial architecture is essential to achieving sustainable development goals.
"This is the only way to achieve the sustainable development goals. To pursue these objectives, we will continue to work and voice our views on every platform," he said.
Addressing the impact of new technologies, particularly digitalization and artificial intelligence, Fidan expressed Türkiye's support for the Global Digital Compact, a key part of the Pact for the Future.
"We expect the international community to increase its support to the United Nations Technology Bank, hosted by Türkiye, in its critical task of closing the digital gap between developed countries and the Least Developed Countries," he added.
