Turkish President Calls for UN Reform, Abolishing Security Council Veto
Erdogan said the U.N. Security Council's post-World War II structure was no longer fit for purpose.
TL;DR
- Erdogan calls for overhauling the U.N. Security Council.
- He proposes abolishing permanent membership and veto powers.
- The current structure, with five permanent members (China, UK, France, Russia, US), is seen as outdated.
- Erdogan states 'The world is bigger than five.'
- The call coincides with the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York City.
- The Security Council is primarily responsible for international peace and security.