Published on, Sept. 24 -- September 24, 2025 3:29 PM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a peaceful settlement of the long-standing Kashmir dispute, urging that the issue be resolved in line with United Nations resolutions guaranteeing the right of self-determination for the Kashmiri people. Addressing the 80th session of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Erdogan emphasized that stability in South Asia depends on resolving this decades-old conflict through dialogue rather than confrontation.

Highlighting recent tensions between Pakistan and India, Erdogan welcomed the ceasefire that followed last April's escalations and praised cooperation between the two countries on counterterrorism efforts. He reiterated that last...