President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, emphasizing Türkiye's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In his address, President Erdoğan highlighted Türkiye's dedication to promoting inclusive growth, stating, “As one of the countries providing the highest aid relative to its national income, Türkiye's contributions align with the Sustainable Development Goals. We support efforts to ensure fair and inclusive growth, particularly within the G20."
President Erdoğan also underscored Türkiye's environmental initiatives, particularly the global impact of the Zero Waste Movement led by First Lady Emine Erdoğan. The President expressed optimism about the upcoming COP29 Climate Summit in Baku, where critical topics such as financing, technology transfer, and capacity building for developing nations will be discussed.
On the sidelines of the UNGA, President Erdoğan participated in the 15th Türkiye Investment Conference hosted by the Türkiye-US Business Council (TAIK), where he emphasized the strategic partnership between Türkiye and the United States, particularly in groundbreaking technologies, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The President noted that bilateral trade exceeded USD 30 billion in 2023 and expressed confidence in reaching the USD 100 billion trade target with proper planning.
“Economic and commercial issues are among the most important aspects of our relations with the United States. The US has been the second-largest destination for our exports and the fifth-largest source of our imports over the last two years," President Erdoğan stated.
Despite regional challenges, President Erdoğan highlighted Türkiye's economic resilience, citing continued growth in exports, employment, production, and tourism.
The President also mentioned Türkiye's recent success in reducing inflation and improving unemployment rates, with international credit rating agencies acknowledging these positive developments.