Erdogan Focuses on Gaza in UN Address, Amid Global Tensions Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he will focus on the Israeli military escalation in Gaza and the need for international recognition of the State of Palestine. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in New York to attend the 81st session of the high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly, where he will focus on the Israeli military escalation in Gaza and the need for international recognition of the State of Palestine. Erdogan was received at John F. Kennedy International Airport by senior diplomatic officials and is accompanied by his first lady, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and other high-ranking officials. Throughout the week, Erdogan will conduct bilateral talks with various heads of state and government, and deliver remarks at the UN Secretary-General's Climate Summit on Wednesday.The Turkish leader is marking his 16th appearance before the General Assembly podium and has urged member states to adopt a decisive collective stance against Israeli assaults targeting Palestinians and regional neighbours. Additionally, Iran is discussing regional developments with Pakistan amid rising tensions with the US, and a deadlock in the Hormuz passage. In related news, China's vice premier is set to visit the US ahead of an upcoming summit between Xi Jinping and Trump amid trade disagreements