1 of 2 Biden during a speech at the United Nations on September 19, 2023 Photo: Mike Segar/Portal Biden during a speech at the United Nations on September 19, 2023 Photo: Mike Segar/Portal
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, spoke this Tuesday morning (19) during the 78th UN General Assembly in New York. The president expressed support for Ukraine, spoke about the use of fossil fuels and their impact on extreme weather events, and warned about the dangers of using artificial intelligence.
Ukraine was already expected to play some prominent role among the issues raised by Biden. However, despite his assertiveness, the president spoke significantly less about the war in Eastern Europe than in his speech last year. The war began in February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine under the command of Vladimir Putin.
“The United States, along with our allies and partners around the world, will continue to support the courageous people of Ukraine in defending their sovereignty and territorial integrity and their freedom,” he added.
The North American leader questioned whether member states of the United Nations Charter feel safe in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
“If we allow Ukraine to be divided, will the independence of a nation be guaranteed? The answer is no,” he said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was attending the gathering for the first time and was scheduled to speak this afternoon, praised Biden’s speech.
Most of Biden’s speech focused on extreme weather events that several countries would experience in 2023.
Using the example of heat waves in the USA and China, forest fires in European countries and floods in Libya, the American president spoke about the risks that the population is exposed to due to the effects of climate change.
“Taken together, these events demonstrate what can often happen when dependence on fossil fuels is not reduced,” he said.
“From day one of my administration, the United States has viewed this crisis as an existential threat that it poses not just to us but to all of humanity,” he said.
The rich must do more for the world
Biden also expressed concern about the food security and financial situation of middle and lowincome countries.
“The U.S. has invested more than $100 billion to improve global food security and combat disease. But we all need to do more. We must close the gaps created by the pandemic, we must address the debts of middle and lowincome people.” Countries”
He said he believes the whole world should help African countries achieve better connectivity and that a partnership between countries to transport food has the potential to increase food security for vulnerable populations on the continent.
“No nation can meet the challenges of today’s world alone,” he said.
2 of 2 General view shows the UN General Assembly in New York during a speech by US President Joe Biden on September 19, 2023 Photo: Mike Segar/Portal General view shows the UN General Assembly in New York during the speech by the President of the USA, Joe Biden, on September 19, 2023 Photo: Mike Segar/Portal
Dangers of artificial intelligence
During the meeting, Biden said that artificial intelligence must be safe before it is released to the public. “Governments need to regulate this technology, not the other way around,” he said.
“There was great harmony between Biden and Lula’s speeches,” says Guga Chacra
Competition with China
Biden also spoke about the US’s desire to manage financial and industrial relations with China to avoid a conflict.
“When it comes to China, I want to be clear and consistent. We are trying to manage competition between our countries responsibly so that it does not turn into conflict,” he commented.
Biden signaled competition between the two countries and assured that both states are working to ensure the success of the goals set by the United Nations regarding the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).