Turkish president addresses international crisis and geopolitical instability

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed global instability during a strategy meeting with the World Economic Forum at the Dolmabahce office and a separate conference in Istanbul. He characterized the ongoing conflict as irrational and illegal, noting it has persisted for one month. Erdogan argued that the war impacts global energy, trade, technology, and transport, warning that geographic distance provides no immunity from these consequences. He criticized the post-World War II international system, describing it as facing a severe crisis of legitimacy and efficiency. The president urged for the restoration of peace and stability to mitigate further economic and social risks. Furthermore, he emphasized that Turkey remains committed to a policy based on humanitarian values and diplomacy to seek common ground for conflict resolution.