New York - At the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again brought up the Kashmir issue while addressing global leaders.

During his speech at the General Debate, Erdogan remarked, "Another crucial development that can contribute to regional peace, stability, and prosperity in South Asia is the achievement of a just and lasting peace in Kashmir through dialogue and cooperation between India and Pakistan." He further expressed Turkey's commitment to supporting initiatives in this direction.

Erdogan's comments followed his recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 Summit in New Delhi, where discussions revolved around strengthening trade and infrastructure ties.

Erdogan also expressed pride in India's role within the United Nations Security Council and advocated for expanding the Council's permanent membership to include five permanent members and 15 "temporary" members, all in a rotating capacity. He emphasized that the world extends beyond the existing five permanent members, emphasizing the need for greater representation.

This isn't the first time Erdogan has mentioned the Kashmir issue during his UN General Assembly speeches. Last year, he raised concerns about the lack of peace and unity between India and Pakistan despite their independence, expressing hope for fair and lasting peace and prosperity in Kashmir.

In 2020, Erdogan's pre-recorded video statement during the General Debate included a reference to Jammu and Kashmir, which India strongly objected to, labeling it as "completely unacceptable" and calling for Turkey to show greater respect for the sovereignty of other nations while reevaluating its own policies.