Erdoğan: No peace without main regional actors
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told the Inter‑Parliamentary Union General Assembly that no framework excluding key regional actors can deliver peace and security. He called for a two‑state solution in Palestine, described the post‑WWII international system as facing a major legitimacy crisis, and reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to Africa and Sudan.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter‑Parliamentary Union in Istanbul on Thursday, stressing that “no framework excluding main regional actors can deliver peace and security in the region.” He also said the international system established by the victors of World War II now faces a “major crisis of legitimacy.”
Palestine and Two‑State Solution
On Palestine, Erdoğan called on all parliamentarians to unite efforts to implement a two‑state solution as soon as possible, describing it as the only formula for a just and lasting peace. His remarks come amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, which have killed tens of thousands and displaced millions. Türkiye has consistently supported Palestinian statehood and condemned Israeli violations of international law.
Africa Policy and Sudan
“Based on equal partnership, Türkiye’s Africa policy is gaining strength with growing support from African nations,” Erdoğan said. He also said Türkiye supports all diplomatic efforts to end instability in Sudan, where a civil war has killed thousands and displaced millions. Ankara has maintained close ties with African nations, focusing on trade, infrastructure and humanitarian cooperation. The IPU assembly brought together parliamentarians from around the world to discuss global challenges.
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