Erdogan says next UN chief needs vision and experience to restore multilateralism and enact reforms; Guterres’ term ends Dec. 31, 2026

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call that the next UN secretary-general should have the vision and experience to restore the organization as a center of multilateralism and effectively carry out necessary reforms.

Erdogan and Macron also discussed bilateral ties and regional and global issues. Current UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to complete his term on Dec. 31, 2026.