Virus shows weakness of global order: Turkish aide

The novel coronavirus outbreak has revealed how weak the immune system of the global order is, Turkey's presidential spokesperson said on May 12. 

"The global system has been locked for around two to two-and-a-half months. We have seen once again how the global order is disabled with many great weaknesses," İbrahim Kalın told a program broadcast on YouTube.

Speaking on the "Re-Thinking, Re-Interpreting" program hosted by Turkey's state-run cultural institute the Yunus Emre Institute, Kalın said Turkey has managed the process well with contributions from people from all walks of the
life and the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

He noted that many countries with larger economies and stronger scientific, industrial and technological infrastructure are facing great difficulties during the pandemic.

Kalın said that during these times, it is especially important to remember the values of a world in which everyone has fair and equal access to its opportunities, richness, science, medicines, and technology, which is exactly what
[President] Erdoğan means when he says "the world is larger than five."

Turkey has long championed reform in the UN, and particularly the Security Council, stressing that it is not large enough and unrepresentative.

Aid within country, abroad

Kalın also underlined that the world is going through a period where humanity and its conscience are being tested.

He said during this period, Turkey has sent medical supplies to many countries, including Palestine, Somalia, Italy, Spain, and the US. Some of them purchased it, while Turkey donated it to some countries.

"First, the needs of our own people were met, but then those in absolute need were aided....