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Rouhani condemns 'recklessness of some states for international values' – live | |
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Rouhani continues: “unlawful, unilateral sanctions in themselves constitute a form of economic terrorism.” | |
He says the US policy with Iran “has been wrong from the beginning.” | |
“No state and nation can be brought to the negotiation table by force and if so what follows is the accumulation of the grapes of wrath ... to be reaped later by the oppressors.” | |
“If you dislike the JCPOA [Iran nuclear agreement] because it is the legacy of your domestic political rivals,” then you are invited back to the negotiation table, says Rouhani. | |
“For dialogue to take place, there is no need for a photo opportunity,” Rouhani says, explaining that he is starting a dialogue at that moment from the UN podium. | |
“Our proposal is clear, commitment for commitment. Violation for violation. Threat for threat. And step for step. Instead of talk for talk.” | |
Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, says his remarks come “as the world is suffering from recklessness and disregard of some states for international values and institutions” | |
Rouhani doesn’t use Donald Trump’s name, but seems to be taking a direct hit at Trump’s administration and says its policies resemble “a Nazi disposition” | |
He said the “illusion” must end that security and peace are possible by denying those things to others. | |
“Confronting multilateralism is not a sign of strength, rather it is a symptom of a weakness of intellect,” Rouhani says. | |
For those doubting that these comments were directed at Trump, Rouhani has moved on to talk about the Iran nuclear agreement and the US’s exit from it. | |
“We are pleased that the international community did not acquiesce to the US’s illegal and unilateral withdrawal from that agreement.” | |
Qatar’s emir, Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, is speaking about the Syrian conflict. | |
“We are facing a humanitarian, moral and legal catastrophe,” he says. | |
He also reaffirmed Qatar’s support for Yemen’s independence and for the conflict to end. He appealed for help from the international community “to address the grave humanitarian situation.” | |
Qatar is prioritizing the fight against terrorism, he said. To end the war on terrorism, he said standards for fighting terrorism need to be unified and its roots and causes need to be addressed. | |
The are still seven countries to go in the morning session of the general debate, including Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani. | The are still seven countries to go in the morning session of the general debate, including Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani. |
We’ll continue providing updates, but here is a look at where things are so far: | We’ll continue providing updates, but here is a look at where things are so far: |
UN secretary general, António Guterres, opened his speech by warning that the world is suffering from “trust deficit disorder.” His speech – which touched on climate change, migration and gender equality – seemed to be a veiled hit at Donald Trump, whose isolationist policies contradict the work of the United Nations. | UN secretary general, António Guterres, opened his speech by warning that the world is suffering from “trust deficit disorder.” His speech – which touched on climate change, migration and gender equality – seemed to be a veiled hit at Donald Trump, whose isolationist policies contradict the work of the United Nations. |
Trump ran late, ceding his second speaker slot to Ecuador. His remarks were more measured than last year, when he threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea, but he still presented a very different version of the US’s role in the global order. | Trump ran late, ceding his second speaker slot to Ecuador. His remarks were more measured than last year, when he threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea, but he still presented a very different version of the US’s role in the global order. |
His speech emphasized US sovereignty. And said the US will “We are only going to give foreign aid to those who respect us, who frankly are our friends.” It also got the only laughs of the morning from the general assembly, when he said his administration had accomplished more than any other in less than two years. | His speech emphasized US sovereignty. And said the US will “We are only going to give foreign aid to those who respect us, who frankly are our friends.” It also got the only laughs of the morning from the general assembly, when he said his administration had accomplished more than any other in less than two years. |
Trump was preceded by Brazil’s president, Michel Temer, who warned in his final speech to the general assembly: “old forms of intolerance are being rekindled.” | Trump was preceded by Brazil’s president, Michel Temer, who warned in his final speech to the general assembly: “old forms of intolerance are being rekindled.” |
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, declared his opposition to protectionist, isolationist policies and advocated for policies that combat inequality. “I think that we’re seeing a crisis of the very foundations of today’s world,” Macron said. “We’re losing our benchmarks and our modes of functioning.” | France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, declared his opposition to protectionist, isolationist policies and advocated for policies that combat inequality. “I think that we’re seeing a crisis of the very foundations of today’s world,” Macron said. “We’re losing our benchmarks and our modes of functioning.” |
Jordan’s king, Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, begins by saying too many people are victims of inequality and that global terror is “the third world war.” | Jordan’s king, Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, begins by saying too many people are victims of inequality and that global terror is “the third world war.” |
“All our countries benefit when we unite in common cause,” he says. | “All our countries benefit when we unite in common cause,” he says. |
He is advocating a two state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict. “We cannot give up because the task is hard, because what is the alternative?” | He is advocating a two state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict. “We cannot give up because the task is hard, because what is the alternative?” |
He also spoke about the refugee crisis, which has disproportionately impacted Jordan, where 89 of every 1,000 residents are refugees. | He also spoke about the refugee crisis, which has disproportionately impacted Jordan, where 89 of every 1,000 residents are refugees. |
He said it could not be addressed without help from major countries. | He said it could not be addressed without help from major countries. |
Emmanuel Macron’s speech to the UN was a pointed rebuke to Donald Trump’s worldview in several areas – protectionism, globalism – but the French president’s comments on climate change stood out, writes Guardian environment reporter, Oliver Milman. | Emmanuel Macron’s speech to the UN was a pointed rebuke to Donald Trump’s worldview in several areas – protectionism, globalism – but the French president’s comments on climate change stood out, writes Guardian environment reporter, Oliver Milman. |
Macron said countries should “stop signing trade agreements with those who don’t comply with the Paris agreement.” Given the US is the only nation on the planet to say it wants to exit the landmark climate pact, it is quite clear where Macron is aiming this jab. | Macron said countries should “stop signing trade agreements with those who don’t comply with the Paris agreement.” Given the US is the only nation on the planet to say it wants to exit the landmark climate pact, it is quite clear where Macron is aiming this jab. |
Some environment groups have called for the US to be shunned if it leaves the global effort to avoid dangerous climate change and Macron’s comments will likely lead to pressure on other governments to isolate America in areas like trade to spur it to rejoin the international community. | Some environment groups have called for the US to be shunned if it leaves the global effort to avoid dangerous climate change and Macron’s comments will likely lead to pressure on other governments to isolate America in areas like trade to spur it to rejoin the international community. |
Last year, Trump announced the US would withdraw from the Paris agreement, which commits nations to avoid breaching a global temperature rise of 2C. Due to notice periods, however, the US won’t actually leave the deal until 2020. | Last year, Trump announced the US would withdraw from the Paris agreement, which commits nations to avoid breaching a global temperature rise of 2C. Due to notice periods, however, the US won’t actually leave the deal until 2020. |
Peru’s president, Martin Vizcarra Cornejo, makes his first address to the general assembly - six months after he took office. | Peru’s president, Martin Vizcarra Cornejo, makes his first address to the general assembly - six months after he took office. |
Vizcarra Cornejo speaks about Peru’s support of the UN’s anti-corruption measures. | Vizcarra Cornejo speaks about Peru’s support of the UN’s anti-corruption measures. |
“We will promote determined action by the general assembly for all states to fight corruption,” he says. | “We will promote determined action by the general assembly for all states to fight corruption,” he says. |
He said Peru also supports efforts to combat climate change. “We all have the moral obligation to protect our planet for future generations.” | He said Peru also supports efforts to combat climate change. “We all have the moral obligation to protect our planet for future generations.” |
The decline in Turkish-US relatons was laid bare today when the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched a strong assault on President Donald Trump’s rhetoric of force and unilateralism, writes the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour. | The decline in Turkish-US relatons was laid bare today when the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched a strong assault on President Donald Trump’s rhetoric of force and unilateralism, writes the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour. |
Speaking immediately after Trump’s call for patriotism, Erdoğan warned the world will not be able to survive the arbitrary use of sanctions. | Speaking immediately after Trump’s call for patriotism, Erdoğan warned the world will not be able to survive the arbitrary use of sanctions. |
Erdoğan had met Trump briefly ahead of his speech – the first meeting since the two leaders fell out over Turkey’s detention of the US pastor Andrew Brunson.Trump had personally interevened to seek his release, but has been rebuffed, leading to US sanctions.Erdogan said “None of us can remain silent to the arbitrary cancellation ofcommercial agreements and the use of economic sanctions as weapons,” adding that “we are in favor of solving our problems through conducting a constructive dialogue on equal terms.” Erdogan criticised countries that use the “rhetoric of threat, force” and which “disregard the history of bilateral relations”. “We must all work together to prevent damage to the world trade regime,” he said | Erdoğan had met Trump briefly ahead of his speech – the first meeting since the two leaders fell out over Turkey’s detention of the US pastor Andrew Brunson.Trump had personally interevened to seek his release, but has been rebuffed, leading to US sanctions.Erdogan said “None of us can remain silent to the arbitrary cancellation ofcommercial agreements and the use of economic sanctions as weapons,” adding that “we are in favor of solving our problems through conducting a constructive dialogue on equal terms.” Erdogan criticised countries that use the “rhetoric of threat, force” and which “disregard the history of bilateral relations”. “We must all work together to prevent damage to the world trade regime,” he said |
Erdoğan’s remarks underline the deepening tensions with the US, pushing Turkey, a Nato member, closer to Russia, and in the Middle East to Qatar. | Erdoğan’s remarks underline the deepening tensions with the US, pushing Turkey, a Nato member, closer to Russia, and in the Middle East to Qatar. |
Seychelles president, Danny Faure, is speaking extensively about climate change. | Seychelles president, Danny Faure, is speaking extensively about climate change. |
He says his island see the “stark realities” of climate change every day. | He says his island see the “stark realities” of climate change every day. |
The Seychelles supports the African Union’s call for a review and reform of the security council, he says. | The Seychelles supports the African Union’s call for a review and reform of the security council, he says. |
“Our nation was formed by the ocean,” Faure says. “We are acutely aware of the threat it poses with climate change.” | “Our nation was formed by the ocean,” Faure says. “We are acutely aware of the threat it poses with climate change.” |
Macron has spoken for three times as long as the UN’s advised, but not enforced, 15 minute speech limit. | Macron has spoken for three times as long as the UN’s advised, but not enforced, 15 minute speech limit. |
“All of this happens because we turn our heads and remain complacent,” Macron says. | “All of this happens because we turn our heads and remain complacent,” Macron says. |
“My county has made a lot of mistakes, but it is a country that at every turn in its history ... has thought of universality,” Macron says. | “My county has made a lot of mistakes, but it is a country that at every turn in its history ... has thought of universality,” Macron says. |
“Don’t accept our history unraveling,” he says. | “Don’t accept our history unraveling,” he says. |
The White House has published Donald Trump’s full remarks to the United Nations here. | The White House has published Donald Trump’s full remarks to the United Nations here. |
America’s policy of principled realism means we will not be held hostage to old dogmas, discredited ideologies, and so-called experts who have been proven wrong over the years, time and time again. This is true not only in matters of peace, but in matters of prosperity. | America’s policy of principled realism means we will not be held hostage to old dogmas, discredited ideologies, and so-called experts who have been proven wrong over the years, time and time again. This is true not only in matters of peace, but in matters of prosperity. |
We believe that trade must be fair and reciprocal. The United States will not be taken advantage of any longer. | We believe that trade must be fair and reciprocal. The United States will not be taken advantage of any longer. |
“Think about the gaps in GDP,” Macron says. “If we want to create stability and balance, this state of inequality must be addressed.” | “Think about the gaps in GDP,” Macron says. “If we want to create stability and balance, this state of inequality must be addressed.” |
Macron says combatting inequality is the priority of the French presidency. | Macron says combatting inequality is the priority of the French presidency. |
“It is here, from this podium, that I wanted to share with you that tackling inequalities will be at the heart of the G7’s mission,” he says. | “It is here, from this podium, that I wanted to share with you that tackling inequalities will be at the heart of the G7’s mission,” he says. |
“We must attack inequalities of fate if you like,” he says. “It is not acceptable anymore that an individual would have lesser opportunity because of where they are born, or their gender.” | “We must attack inequalities of fate if you like,” he says. “It is not acceptable anymore that an individual would have lesser opportunity because of where they are born, or their gender.” |
Macron says we must take action on climate, demographic and technological challenges. | Macron says we must take action on climate, demographic and technological challenges. |
He says he doesn’t believe in complete openness when it comes to migration, but also doesn’t believe in closing borders. He says the only way to create an effective solution for the modern migration crisis is to address the root causes of migration and dismantling trafficking networks. | He says he doesn’t believe in complete openness when it comes to migration, but also doesn’t believe in closing borders. He says the only way to create an effective solution for the modern migration crisis is to address the root causes of migration and dismantling trafficking networks. |
He issues support for the global migration compact, which every members state except the US and Hungary are a part of. | He issues support for the global migration compact, which every members state except the US and Hungary are a part of. |
“Friends, I deeply believe in the sovereignty of people,” Macron says. | “Friends, I deeply believe in the sovereignty of people,” Macron says. |
“In the 21st century, we should only triumph through bolstered multilateralism,” he says. | “In the 21st century, we should only triumph through bolstered multilateralism,” he says. |
“My point is: I don’t believe in generalized or empty globalization. I don’t think this can be a reality. But I believe in universal values. That’s what should guide us. Those are two different things.” | “My point is: I don’t believe in generalized or empty globalization. I don’t think this can be a reality. But I believe in universal values. That’s what should guide us. Those are two different things.” |
Now for the obligatory Trump reference. Macron says: “Even in the face of certain nationalism, which we are seeing today, brandishing sovereignty as a way of attacking others. Here today, even those who might criticize it, we have all benefited from the way global order is structured around globalization.” | Now for the obligatory Trump reference. Macron says: “Even in the face of certain nationalism, which we are seeing today, brandishing sovereignty as a way of attacking others. Here today, even those who might criticize it, we have all benefited from the way global order is structured around globalization.” |
He says rising nationalism is happening because the underlying issues of inequality haven’t been addressed. | He says rising nationalism is happening because the underlying issues of inequality haven’t been addressed. |
Macron is zeroing in on areas where he sees protectionism and isolationism creating problems. | Macron is zeroing in on areas where he sees protectionism and isolationism creating problems. |
“What can resolve the crisis between Israel and Palestine? Surely, not unilateral initiatives,” Macron says. | “What can resolve the crisis between Israel and Palestine? Surely, not unilateral initiatives,” Macron says. |
“We should all stand ready to go beyond our historical positions, to think out of the box, with the real goal of this leading to positive change on the ground.” | “We should all stand ready to go beyond our historical positions, to think out of the box, with the real goal of this leading to positive change on the ground.” |
Macron says “the law of the strongest” will only exacerbate conflict and violence. | Macron says “the law of the strongest” will only exacerbate conflict and violence. |
He says a “new balance” must be struck on three principles: | He says a “new balance” must be struck on three principles: |
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, is at the podium. | France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, is at the podium. |
“Everyone here today inherits hope,” he begins. | “Everyone here today inherits hope,” he begins. |
“It’s time to take a fresh look at today’s world,” Macron says. | “It’s time to take a fresh look at today’s world,” Macron says. |
“This world order failed in regulating itself, economic, financial, environmental and climatic issues remain pending to date,” Macron says. “It failed because our collective ability to tackle these crisis is far too often hampered by divisions on the security council.” | “This world order failed in regulating itself, economic, financial, environmental and climatic issues remain pending to date,” Macron says. “It failed because our collective ability to tackle these crisis is far too often hampered by divisions on the security council.” |
He says the UN could be a “symbol of powerlessness,” and world leaders must stop this from happening. | He says the UN could be a “symbol of powerlessness,” and world leaders must stop this from happening. |
“I think that we’re seeing a crisis of the very foundations of today’s world. We’re losing our benchmarks and our modes of functioning. This is not a historical parenthesis.” | “I think that we’re seeing a crisis of the very foundations of today’s world. We’re losing our benchmarks and our modes of functioning. This is not a historical parenthesis.” |
He says unilateralism is the source of the issues. | He says unilateralism is the source of the issues. |
Mexico’s president, Enrique Peña Nieto, is up. His presidential term ends in November. | Mexico’s president, Enrique Peña Nieto, is up. His presidential term ends in November. |
Nieto says democracy is strengthening in Mexico, but concedes: “We recognize that our country is still facing major challenges for human rights.” | Nieto says democracy is strengthening in Mexico, but concedes: “We recognize that our country is still facing major challenges for human rights.” |
Nieto says he is concerned that the world is reversing trends and heading back to systems such as isolationism and protectionism that he believed were in the past. | Nieto says he is concerned that the world is reversing trends and heading back to systems such as isolationism and protectionism that he believed were in the past. |
Nieto mentions repeatedly his support for nuclear disarmament. “At the same time, we reiterate the call for compliance with security council resolutions for the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula,” he says. | Nieto mentions repeatedly his support for nuclear disarmament. “At the same time, we reiterate the call for compliance with security council resolutions for the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula,” he says. |
He ends by bidding goodbye to the security council for good. | He ends by bidding goodbye to the security council for good. |
“This organization is our best evidence that is worth fighting for a more peaceful, safe world,” Nieto says. | “This organization is our best evidence that is worth fighting for a more peaceful, safe world,” Nieto says. |
Rwanda’s president, Paul Kagame, speaks about the relationship between the African Union and United Nations. | Rwanda’s president, Paul Kagame, speaks about the relationship between the African Union and United Nations. |
“The theme for this year’s general debate is making the United Nations relevant to all people,” Kagame says. | “The theme for this year’s general debate is making the United Nations relevant to all people,” Kagame says. |
But he says the “two track” system of making decisions does not account for every countries’ needs. | But he says the “two track” system of making decisions does not account for every countries’ needs. |
“If you get the ones to define the norms by which others should be judged, but standards that do not apply to everyone equally are not universal,” Kagame says. | “If you get the ones to define the norms by which others should be judged, but standards that do not apply to everyone equally are not universal,” Kagame says. |
He said international institutions will have “renewed legitimacy” if this is adjusted. | He said international institutions will have “renewed legitimacy” if this is adjusted. |
Erdoğan talks about Turkey being one of the top global providers of humanitarian aid. | Erdoğan talks about Turkey being one of the top global providers of humanitarian aid. |
He also speaks about how Turkey is home to 2.6 million refugees. | He also speaks about how Turkey is home to 2.6 million refugees. |
“Our world needs global leadership and joint responsibility more than ever,” he says. | “Our world needs global leadership and joint responsibility more than ever,” he says. |
He calls on countries to commit to “more sincere” plans to help resolve conflicts across the US. And warns that safety inside a country’s borders is not possible without working to peace and stability for all. | He calls on countries to commit to “more sincere” plans to help resolve conflicts across the US. And warns that safety inside a country’s borders is not possible without working to peace and stability for all. |
Erdoğan demands extradition of terrorists, specifically the man he claims is behind the attempted military coup on his government in 2016: Fethullah Gülen. | Erdoğan demands extradition of terrorists, specifically the man he claims is behind the attempted military coup on his government in 2016: Fethullah Gülen. |
Gülen is in self-exile in Pennslyvania. | Gülen is in self-exile in Pennslyvania. |
“I invite you to mobilize your efforts to fight Fethullah’s presence in your country,” Erdoğan says. | “I invite you to mobilize your efforts to fight Fethullah’s presence in your country,” Erdoğan says. |
Erdoğan is now condemning isolationism. | Erdoğan is now condemning isolationism. |
There was a notable absence in Trump’s speech: Russia. | There was a notable absence in Trump’s speech: Russia. |
Trump at the UN. Good places: India, Saudi Arabia and Poland.Not Good places: Iran, friends of Iran, Nicaragua, Germany, China, OPEC countries, Syria, countries that don't respect America. Places not spoken about: Russia. | Trump at the UN. Good places: India, Saudi Arabia and Poland.Not Good places: Iran, friends of Iran, Nicaragua, Germany, China, OPEC countries, Syria, countries that don't respect America. Places not spoken about: Russia. |
For a president and national security advisor who keep touting sovereignty, there was a notable absence of Russia from the #UNGA speech. (Georgia and Ukraine might have something to say about how Russia views sovereignty) | For a president and national security advisor who keep touting sovereignty, there was a notable absence of Russia from the #UNGA speech. (Georgia and Ukraine might have something to say about how Russia views sovereignty) |