Turkey has called for the United Nations Security Council to abolish the veto power, a move reported by Al Jazeera. The call comes from Ankara, which is not a permanent member of the council but has voiced concerns that the veto system hampers collective action on global crises.

The veto power is held by the five permanent members of the Security Council— the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia and China. Any of these members can block substantive resolutions, giving them a decisive role in shaping the council’s agenda. The veto has long been a point of contention for countries that feel their interests are sidelined.

By urging the removal of the veto, Turkey joins a growing chorus of states demanding reforms that would make the council more democratic and responsive. The proposal highlights the perception that the current structure favors the interests of a small group of nations over the broader international community.

However, fully abolishing the veto would require the unlikely agreement of all five permanent members. The requirement for unanimity makes any change to the status quo difficult, and the prospect of such a consensus is considered remote by many analysts. The debate over the veto remains a central issue in discussions about UN reform and the future role of the Security Council.