# Turkish and regional diplomats address UN General Assembly > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/recep-tayyip-erdoans-un-general-assembly-addresses > Updated: 2026-09-26T08:54:09.000Z. Sources: 56. Developments: 4. During the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Turkish Cypriot officials have continued to advance specific geopolitical agendas through extensive diplomatic activities. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has maintained a focus on the Palestinian struggle and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, noting the increasing international isolation of Israel. He has emphasized President Erdoğan’s call for the recognition of the State of Palestine and highlighted Israel’s occupation and annexation policies. Fidan has conducted over 40 meetings, continuing discussions regarding the Gaza Peace Plan. President Erdoğan’s address was characterized as a manifesto for Türkiye’s global vision, centering on regional stability. In the South Caucasus, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov reported that peace initiatives are transforming the region into a hub for stability and economic connectivity. Following a peace agreement signed in Washington last year, Bayramov noted that Azerbaijan and Armenia have moved toward a peaceful future and that Azerbaijan has unilaterally removed transit restrictions to facilitate trade. He reported conducting 37 bilateral meetings and signing 17 documents during the assembly. Regarding the status of Northern Cyprus, TRNC Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu has continued to advocate for a ‘one island, two states’ solution and an end to international embargoes. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to address the Cyprus issue. Erhürman denied allegations that he rejected a proposed tripartite meeting with Guterres and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides. He stated that the Turkish Cypriot side has accepted six of the seven confidence-building measures proposed by the UN, such as demining and joint emergency response, though he maintained that the current proposal for crossing points is ‘not acceptable in its present form.’ ## Claims - Nikos Christodoulides proposed a tripartite meeting in New York, but Tufan Erhürman did not accept the proposal at this stage. (disputed by 6 sources) - US 10-year bond yields reached their highest levels since 2007, while 30-year yields reached their highest since 2004. (disputed by 3 sources) - Tufan Erhürman denied claims that he rejected a tripartite meeting with Guterres and Nikos Christodoulides. (disputed by 2 sources) - Israel's international isolation is increasing due to its actions in Gaza. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The Palestinian issue and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza were central themes of the Turkish delegation's discussions at the UN. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The Turkish Cypriot side previously accepted six out of seven confidence-building measures proposed by Antonio Guterres. (corroborated by 9 sources) - UN Secretary-General Guterres proposed seven confidence-building measures for Cyprus. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The Turkish Cypriot side has not rejected crossing point proposals but finds them unacceptable in their current form. (corroborated by 8 sources) - UN Personal Representative Maria Angela Holguin stated that cooperation on confidence-building measures would demonstrate the parties' will to start a sustainable solution process. (corroborated by 7 sources) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both leaders to implement agreed-upon confidence-building measures without delay. (corroborated by 7 sources) - President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan conducted 16 bilateral meetings during the UN General Assembly. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: UN General Assembly: Turkish and Azerbaijani leaders drive regional diplomacy At the 81st UN General Assembly, Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Turkish Cypriot officials engaged in intensive diplomacy regarding Palestine, regional peace, and the Cyprus dispute. 50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trnc-foreign-minister-calls-for-recognition-of-turkish-cypriot-rights ### 2026-09-24: Erdoğan addresses Aegean issues at UN General Assembly President Erdoğan addressed the UN General Assembly regarding the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, calling Greece a NATO ally and stating bilateral ties should not be used for election campaigning. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erdoan-addresses-aegean-issues-at-un-general-assembly ### 2026-09-23: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addresses UN General Assembly on global injustice President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the UN General Assembly, using poetry to condemn global injustice and highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/recep-tayyip-erdoan-addresses-un-general-assembly-on-global-injustice ### 2026-09-22: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan outlines Turkey's regional security priorities at UN At the UN General Assembly, President Erdoğan prioritized stability in Libya, supported peace efforts in Sudan and Somalia, and called for international recognition of Northern Cyprus. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erdoan-prioritizes-libyan-stability-and-regional-peace-in-un-address --- Cite as: Turkish and regional diplomats address UN General Assembly. 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