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Donald Trump to give first speech to UN general assembly – live Donald Trump to give first speech to UN general assembly – live
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Trump highlights breakthroughs in technology and medicine. Then says every day is filled with new threats.
“Rogue regimes” support terrorists and threaten other countries.
“Authority and authoritarian powers seek to collapse” systems and alliances that “tiled the war toward freedom” after the second world war, he says.
“We meet at a time of both immense promise and great peril,” he says.
Saying it’s up to “us” whether the world “is lifted to new heights” or “a valley of disrepair”.
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US president Donald Trump is making his debut speech to the general assembly, saying it is a “profound honor” to represent the American people from his home city.
He expresses thanks to all the world leaders who have offered help and condolences in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Thankfully, he says, the US is doing well.
The economy is at an “all-time high”. He says the country is experiencing job growth like it has not seen “in a very long time”.
“Our military will soon be the strongest it has ever been,” he says.
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Temer speaks about international terrorism and organized crime. He speaks about the need for countries to commit to human rights.
“We reject racism,” Temer says. “We reject xenophobia in all its forms”.
He expresses concern about the crisis in Venezuela and says Brazil stands with the people of Venezuela. “There is no more room for alternatives to democracy,” he says.
Temer has just wrapped up, which means Trump is next on stage.
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Brazil’s president Michel Temer is now addressing the general assembly.
“Today we certainly need the UN more than before, and I’m talking about a UN that is increasingly effective,” he says.
But, reform is still needed, Temer says. He wants the security council expanded.
He says protectionist countries threaten progress and development. “We reject exacerbated forms of nationalism,” Temer says.
He expresses support for the Paris climate agreement and says Brazil is at the forefront with its “low-carbon economy”. He touts a reduction in deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
Temer advocates for nuclear disarmament, saying Brazil has shown it could master nuclear weapons, but chooses not to have them.
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Lajčák speaks about migration, which he acknowledges is a “divisive issue” and says another UN priority should be addressing international terrorism.
“The only way to succeed in both areas will be through choosing to focus on people, rather than rigidly sticking to our individual positions,” Lajčák says. “We need viable global frameworks, which can be implemented by people – and for people – in real time”.
He says the UN member states must adhere to the Paris climate agreement and work to protect human rights. He highlights the need for women’s leadership and rights as well as reform in the UN, which “should be opening its doors wider,” he says.
“We must strengthen our engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders, including regional and sub-regional organizations, civil society and the private sector,” Lajčák says. “We need to hear more young voices in this Hall”.
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Lajčák: 'We spend too much money reacting to conflicts, not preventing them'
The president of the72nd session of the general assembly, Miroslav Lajčák is on stage. He begins by offering his condolences for the people of Dominica, which was devastated by a category 5 hurricane overnight.
Lajčák says his priorities are climate change, migration and inequality.
He speaks about the UN’s role in addressing global conflict. “Unfortunately, we are spending too much time and money reacting to conflicts, not preventing them,” Lajčák says.
The UN has the tools it needs to prevent conflict, Lajčák says, but “what we are missing are the conditions in which they can be properly used”.
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“Refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants are not the problem; the problem lies in conflict, persecution and hopeless poverty,” says Guterres. “Instead of closed doors and open hostility, we need to reestablish the integrity of the refugee protection regime and the simple decency of human compassion”.“Refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants are not the problem; the problem lies in conflict, persecution and hopeless poverty,” says Guterres. “Instead of closed doors and open hostility, we need to reestablish the integrity of the refugee protection regime and the simple decency of human compassion”.
He thanks the audience.He thanks the audience.
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.@antonioguterres mic drop by saying thank you in like 7 languages. This was an impressive debut speech..@antonioguterres mic drop by saying thank you in like 7 languages. This was an impressive debut speech.
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Guterres is now speaking at length about “human mobility”.Guterres is now speaking at length about “human mobility”.
“Let us be clear: we do not only face a refugee crisis, we also face a crisis of solidarity,” he says.“Let us be clear: we do not only face a refugee crisis, we also face a crisis of solidarity,” he says.
He says every country has the right to protect its borders, but warns some countries are not being as friendly as they should be.He says every country has the right to protect its borders, but warns some countries are not being as friendly as they should be.
“I commend those countries that have shown hospitality for millions of displaced people,” Guterres says. The line receives a round of applause from the room.“I commend those countries that have shown hospitality for millions of displaced people,” Guterres says. The line receives a round of applause from the room.
“Migration should be an option, not a necessity,” he says.“Migration should be an option, not a necessity,” he says.
He says tragedies in the Mediterranean will not end with more strict migration policies.He says tragedies in the Mediterranean will not end with more strict migration policies.
“Safe migration cannot be reserved for the global elite,” Guterres says. That line gets more fervent clapping.“Safe migration cannot be reserved for the global elite,” Guterres says. That line gets more fervent clapping.
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“No one is winning today’s wars,” says Guterres, listing crises in Syria, Yemen, South Sudan and Afghanistan.“No one is winning today’s wars,” says Guterres, listing crises in Syria, Yemen, South Sudan and Afghanistan.
He advocates for specific responses to conflicts including the violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. He says the country’s government must provide “unhindered humanitarian access”.He advocates for specific responses to conflicts including the violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. He says the country’s government must provide “unhindered humanitarian access”.
Guterres also endorses the two-state solution in Israel and Palestine, saying it “is the only way forward”.Guterres also endorses the two-state solution in Israel and Palestine, saying it “is the only way forward”.
He highlights the threat of climate change, pointing to the devastating hurricanes in the Caribbean and US this month.He highlights the threat of climate change, pointing to the devastating hurricanes in the Caribbean and US this month.
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UN secretary-general: 'We must not sleepwalk our way into war'UN secretary-general: 'We must not sleepwalk our way into war'
The first priority Guterres lists is nuclear weapons.The first priority Guterres lists is nuclear weapons.
He cites North Korea’s nuclear missile tests: “I condemn those test unequivocally.”He cites North Korea’s nuclear missile tests: “I condemn those test unequivocally.”
Guterres warns that the world “must not sleepwalk our way into war”.Guterres warns that the world “must not sleepwalk our way into war”.
Aside from the threat from North Korea, Guterres said all countries must “show a greater commitment to a world without nuclear weapons”.Aside from the threat from North Korea, Guterres said all countries must “show a greater commitment to a world without nuclear weapons”.
The second priority he lists is terrorism. To confront this, nation’s must also address the underlying issues that cause people to radicalize, whether the perceived injustices of potential terrorists are real or not, Guterres said.The second priority he lists is terrorism. To confront this, nation’s must also address the underlying issues that cause people to radicalize, whether the perceived injustices of potential terrorists are real or not, Guterres said.
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United Nations secretary-general António Guterres is addressing the general assembly.United Nations secretary-general António Guterres is addressing the general assembly.
“Our world is in trouble, people are hurting and angry,” said Guterres. He explains that the world’s population is most concerned with inequality and climate change.“Our world is in trouble, people are hurting and angry,” said Guterres. He explains that the world’s population is most concerned with inequality and climate change.
“Societies are fragmented, political discourse is polarized,” he says, continuing to highlight how divided society appears.“Societies are fragmented, political discourse is polarized,” he says, continuing to highlight how divided society appears.
“We are a world in pieces, we need to be a world at peace,” Guterres said.“We are a world in pieces, we need to be a world at peace,” Guterres said.
He is now outlining seven priorities for this UN general assembly.He is now outlining seven priorities for this UN general assembly.
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The general debate is being called to order. You can watch the UN’s live stream here.The general debate is being called to order. You can watch the UN’s live stream here.
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A reminder of the general debate rules: each nation’s representative is given 15 minutes to speak, though the lure of the international stage inspires many to extend their speeches beyond that allotment. The record for longest speech goes to Cuba’s former president Fidel Castro, who in 1960 held the podium for four hours and 29 minutes.A reminder of the general debate rules: each nation’s representative is given 15 minutes to speak, though the lure of the international stage inspires many to extend their speeches beyond that allotment. The record for longest speech goes to Cuba’s former president Fidel Castro, who in 1960 held the podium for four hours and 29 minutes.
So, while the morning session is scheduled to conclude at 1pm ET for a lunch break, it’s safe to assume that it will extend past that hour.So, while the morning session is scheduled to conclude at 1pm ET for a lunch break, it’s safe to assume that it will extend past that hour.
The theme of this year’s general debate is: “Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet”.The theme of this year’s general debate is: “Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet”.
The schedule for the morning session:The schedule for the morning session:
United NationsUnited Nations
Secretary-general, António GuterresSecretary-general, António Guterres
President of the72nd session of the general assembly, Miroslav LajčákPresident of the72nd session of the general assembly, Miroslav Lajčák
BrazilBrazil
President Michel TemerPresident Michel Temer
USUS
President Donald TrumpPresident Donald Trump
GuineaGuinea
President Alpha CondéPresident Alpha Condé
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
President Doris LeuthardPresident Doris Leuthard
SlovakiaSlovakia
President Andrej KiskaPresident Andrej Kiska
NigeriaNigeria
President Muhammadu BuhariPresident Muhammadu Buhari
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
President Miloš ZemanPresident Miloš Zeman
FranceFrance
President Emmanuel MacronPresident Emmanuel Macron
LiberiaLiberia
President Ellen Johnson-SirleafPresident Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
ColombiaColombia
President Juan Manuel Santos CalderónPresident Juan Manuel Santos Calderón
TajikistanTajikistan
President Emomali RahmonPresident Emomali Rahmon
ZambiaZambia
President Edgar Chagwa LunguPresident Edgar Chagwa Lungu
LithuaniaLithuania
President Dalia GrybauskaitėPresident Dalia Grybauskaitė
QatarQatar
Amir Sheikh Tamim b in Hamad Al - ThanAmir Sheikh Tamim b in Hamad Al - Than
TurkeyTurkey
President Recep Tayyip ErdoğanPresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
IsraelIsrael
Prime minister Benjamin NetanyahuPrime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Hello and welcomeHello and welcome
Welcome to our live coverage of the United Nations general assembly’s general debate, where world leaders will present their priorities to the international stage.Welcome to our live coverage of the United Nations general assembly’s general debate, where world leaders will present their priorities to the international stage.
The session will open at about 9am local time in New York (2pm in London) with remarks by secretary-general António Guterres, who is hosting his first general assembly since taking up the UN’s top post in January.The session will open at about 9am local time in New York (2pm in London) with remarks by secretary-general António Guterres, who is hosting his first general assembly since taking up the UN’s top post in January.
As is customary, Brazil will be the first country to speak, followed immediately by US president Donald Trump, who has in the past called the UN “a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time”. He is expected to warn member states that they risk being “bystanders in history” if they do not mobilize to confront the threats of Iran and North Korea.As is customary, Brazil will be the first country to speak, followed immediately by US president Donald Trump, who has in the past called the UN “a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time”. He is expected to warn member states that they risk being “bystanders in history” if they do not mobilize to confront the threats of Iran and North Korea.
The morning session will continue with 15 other countries, including France, whose president Emmanuel Macron is also making his UNGA debut, but is expected to pitch a very different worldview than Trump. The French delegation is warning the US this week that quitting the Iran nuclear deal risks “spiraling proliferation”.The morning session will continue with 15 other countries, including France, whose president Emmanuel Macron is also making his UNGA debut, but is expected to pitch a very different worldview than Trump. The French delegation is warning the US this week that quitting the Iran nuclear deal risks “spiraling proliferation”.
We’ll have live updates of today’s speeches here, with analysis from the Guardian’s team of experts, including world affairs editor, Julian Borger, who is reporting from the UN’s New York headquarters. As we wait for Guterres to take the stage, you can read Julian’s dispatches from yesterday’s UN meetings here:We’ll have live updates of today’s speeches here, with analysis from the Guardian’s team of experts, including world affairs editor, Julian Borger, who is reporting from the UN’s New York headquarters. As we wait for Guterres to take the stage, you can read Julian’s dispatches from yesterday’s UN meetings here:
Trump to UN: confront North Korea and Iran or risk being ‘bystanders in history’Trump to UN: confront North Korea and Iran or risk being ‘bystanders in history’
France tells Trump that quitting Iran nuclear deal risks ‘spiral of proliferation’France tells Trump that quitting Iran nuclear deal risks ‘spiral of proliferation’
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