The third speaker at the UN General Assembly, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, criticized what he said was the UN’s unclear stance on various conflicts in the world, such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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After a reassuring speech and even a mea culpa about investments by rich countries in the world, Biden took aim at his current geopolitical and military opponents. He criticized Russia’s actions in Ukraine and the failure of Moscow and countries such as North Korea to comply with the United Nations Charter the most important UN treaty.
And he blamed Russia solely for the war in Ukraine.
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In his speech, Biden spoke about his administration’s current relationship with China. He said that the The US is “very interested” in continuing trade partnerships with China.
In recent months, Washington and Beijing have witnessed one of the worst diplomatic crises between the two countries, the world’s most important economic powers, largely due to a Chinese balloon that flew over part of US territory earlier this year. The Pentagon said it was spy equipment and that the US military shot down the balloon.
In his speech, Biden also defended changes to the World Bank so that the institution can begin financing emerging markets.
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US President Joe Biden speaks at the 78th UN General Assembly on September 19, 2023. — Photo: Susan Walsh/ AP US President Joe Biden speaks at the 78th UN General Assembly on September 19, 2023. — Photo: Susan Walsh / AP
After Lula, US President Joe Biden begins his speech to the UN General Assembly.
The U.S. leader initially spoke of “changing the course of humanity.” He said that the US is working with other countries around the world to strengthen regulatory measures for artificial intelligence.
Biden also spoke of his administration’s willingness to work to resolve conflicts in the Middle East.
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After 22 minutes of a critical discourse and in which he found himself applauded seven timesthe Brazilian president finished his speech.
Watch the main points of Lula’s speech here:
Although Lula spoke about conflict, he avoided directly referring to the war in Ukraine. In recent months, Lula and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky have exchanged disagreements and comments on the issue. They have to meet tomorrow.
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During the speech, the Brazilian head of state also criticized the UN Security Council, for which he proposed a reform to include new countries.
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President Lula speaks at the 78th UN General Assembly on September 19, 2023. — Photo: Portal President Lula speaks at the 78th UN General Assembly on September 19, 2023. — Photo: Portal
Lula recalled and cited that hunger was the central theme of his first speech to the UN General Assembly in 2003 In his opinion, 735 million people are still hungry in the world today.
Climate change, “amplified by geopolitical intentions,” was also at the beginning of the Brazilian president’s speech.
Read more about the Brazilian president’s speech here.
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Lula during a speech at the UN Photo: Mike Segar/Portal Lula during a speech at the UN Photo: Mike Segar/Portal
The Brazilian president begins his speech to the UN General Assembly, 20 years after his first speech at the United Nations.
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A delegation of dozens of people accompanies President Lula. Among them are:
Lira, Pacheco, Amorim and Vieira sit in the plenary session, where heads of state also sit. Marina Silva and Guajajara watch the meeting in the gallery, very close to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky (see picture below).
Part of the Brazilian delegation accompanies the UN Gerla Assembly near the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky — Photo: Lucas Louis/TV Globo A part of the Brazilian delegation accompanies the UN Gerla Assembly near the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy — Photo: Lucas Louis/ TV Globo
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UN SecretaryGeneral António Guterres has just officially opened the Assembly’s speaking session.
He called on the international community to provide more help to combat the damage caused by the historic floods in Libya Thousands died after a storm passedamplified by climate change.
Guterres also criticized the lack of cohesion among UN members.
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The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has also just arrived at the UN headquarters in New York.
The Ukrainian leader will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly this afternoon. On Wednesday, Zelensky is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Lula, the first meeting between the two after months of disagreements and exchanges between the two.
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Lula arrives at the UN headquarters in New York for the general assembly
President Lula has just arrived at the UN headquarters in New York for the UN General Assembly.
A few minutes earlier, Lula and his entourage left the hotel where they had stayed in the city.
President Luiz Inácio Lula Silva before the UN General Assembly in New York Photo: GloboNews/Reproduction President Luiz Inácio Lula Silva before the UN General Assembly in New York Photo: GloboNews/Reproduction
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Good morning O g1 This morning follows the speeches of the 78th UN General Assembly, which begin at 10 a.m. Brazilian time.
As usual, Brazil opens the session. President Lula will be the first to speak.
He must talk about issues such as fighting hunger, peace and climate change and demand more resources from rich countries to combat deforestation. Find out more here.
However, the Brazilian president will speak to a smaller audience leaders from Russia, China, India, the United Kingdom and France will not attend the meeting. The signals a lack of interest in one of Lula’s plansThe columnist assesses the reform of the UN Security Council to include more countries g1 Sandra Cohen.
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