Ankara: Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said Tuesday that global institutions are becoming 'increasingly dysfunctional' as the world enters a period of heightened uncertainty marked by shifting power balances. Speaking to ambassadors in Ankara, Kurtulmus highlighted how rapid global changes are reshaping international relations, with multipolarity rising alongside simultaneous trends of globalization and regionalization.
According to Anadolu Agency, Kurtulmus emphasized that as a country 'aspiring to be a regional power and global actor,' Trkiye must shape its policies according to the demands of this new era. He pointed out that rapid advances in high technology, climate change, food security, energy, and transportation connectivity are creating new tensions while also opening fresh opportunities. Describing the current period as the 'threshold of a new era,' he said Trkiye closely monitors these developments and seeks to act proactively.
He further explained that Turkish foreign policy is 'principled, determined and rejects indifference in the face of global crises.' Trkiye aims to help build a world based on peace, stability, and security, an approach that guides Ankara's stance on regional conflicts. Referring to Ukraine, the Caucasus, and Gaza, Kurtulmus stated that Trkiye remains committed to principled negotiations, humanitarian diplomacy, and consistent positions.
Kurtulmus reiterated Trkiye's strong support for Palestinians and African nations, highlighting leader-level diplomacy, embodied by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as a key strength of Turkish foreign policy. Trkiye pursues an independent and multidimensional foreign policy based on what he described as the 'Trkiye axis,' rather than aligning exclusively with either the East or the West. Conscience is also a central compass of Turkish diplomacy, he added, arguing that foreign policy cannot be based solely on calculations.
In this context, he said Trkiye has taken a leading role in advocating for Gaza and mobilizing global awareness against injustice and crimes against humanity. Kurtulmus also stressed the growing importance of cultural and parliamentary diplomacy, saying Trkiye actively uses these tools worldwide to strengthen ties, explain its positions, and build lasting partnerships. Another guiding principle, he said, is the 'spirit of the times,' stressing that Ankara seeks to balance calm decision-making with speed and adaptability.