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Rouhani condemns 'recklessness of some states for international values' – live | Rouhani condemns 'recklessness of some states for international values' – live |
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Donald Trump also spoke at a luncheon hosted by the UN secretary general today, where he said the United Nations “was like home” to him. | |
I think we’re an example – certain things we’re doing now toward world peace. We’re truly a direct – has a direct relationship to the time I spent at the United Nations, meeting some of you. Many of you are now friends. | |
When I first came here, even though I lived in New York, it was a little bit of a foreign territory to me, the United Nations. But now it’s like home. But so many great people, so many great leaders in this room. And a lot of terrific things are happening. | |
We covered, as you know, during my speech, North Korea. Last year, my tone was somewhat different on North Korea than it is right now. Tremendous progress has been made. And I think you’re going to see an outcome. As the expression goes, “Who knows?” But I think you’re going to see a very, very great outcome. | |
I hope that, eventually, some of the other countries that we have conflict with – if not war-like conflict, trade conflict, other types of conflict – a lot of those problems will disappear, I think, by next year. | |
Rouhani says the most pressing crisis in the Middle East is the Israel-Palestine conflict. | |
He then emphasizes Iran is not interested in war with any country. | |
“Iran does not need an empire. Iran is an empire in terms of its civilization and culture, not political domination.” | |
He goes on to explain Iran’s history of combatting terrorism. | |
Rouhani ends his speech: “The world will not have a better friend than Iran, if peace is what you seek.” | |
Rouhani continues: “unlawful, unilateral sanctions in themselves constitute a form of economic terrorism.” | 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.” | 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.” | “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. | “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. | “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.” | “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” | 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” | 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. | 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. | “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. | 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.” | “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. | 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. | “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.” | 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. | 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.” |