The joint statement pointed out that non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states is an important principle enshrined in the UN Charter and a basic norm of international relations.
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Global tensions strain nuclear disarmament architecture: UN General Assembly president
The only sure way to eliminate this threat is to eliminate the weapons themselves. There is no alternative, he said. „It is therefore unfortunate that the architecture developed over decades to support the goals of disarmament and enhance security is under significant strain with rising global tensions.“
World Powers Set to Take Stage, Virtually, at UN General Assembly
The U.N.’s first virtual meeting of world leaders was set to start Tuesday with prerecorded speeches from some of the planet’s biggest powers, kept at home by the coronavirus pandemic that will likely be a dominant theme at their video gathering this year.
EU lehnt Iran-Sanktionen ab und mahnt zur Abkommens-Einhaltung
Die US-Regierung hatte in einem umstrittenen Alleingang zuletzt erklärt, dass internationale Sanktionen gegen den Iran wieder gültig sind. Diese Strafmaßnahmen waren nach dem internationalen Atomabkommen mit dem Klerikerstaat 2015 ausgesetzt worden. Da die USA das Abkommen 2018 unter Präsident Donald Trump verließen, ist völlig strittig, ob sie die Sanktionen allein wieder in Kraft setzen können.
Trying to Hammer Iran With U.N. Sanctions, U.S. Issues More of Its Own
Four cabinet secretaries, the White House national security adviser and the American ambassador to the United Nations announced the additional penalties at the State Department, two days after the administration said it had unilaterally reimposed U.N. sanctions against Iran — a declaration European allies have balked at and the U.N. Security Council has refused to recognize.
US says all UN sanctions on Iran restored
(20.09.2020)
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration declared Saturday that all UN sanctions against Iran have been restored, a move most of the rest of the world rejects as illegal and sets the stage for an ugly showdown at the world body ahead of its annual General Assembly.
Doppelagent Abbas
(01.05.2018)
Abbas ist Kollaborateur der israelischen Besatzungsmacht. Seine Aufgabe ist es, effektiven Widerstand gegen die Besatzung zu verhindern, stattdessen die Vorurteile vom primitiven, überall lauernden palästinensischen Judenmörder und Barbaren zu bedienen, alle Unterstützer der palästinensischen Sache entweder zu vergraulen oder mit solchem Wahnsinn genau so zu diskreditieren wie die Palästinenser insgesamt, und der Regierung von Benjamin Netanjahu auf jede erdenkliche Weise in die Hände zu spielen, genauso wie bisher und das möglichst so, dass es schlichter gestrickten Charakteren nicht auffällt.
Den klassischen Antijuden zu machen, kommt bei vielen Palästinensern immer noch gut an. Dabei stabilisieren gerade solche Klischees das israelische Besatzungsregime und werfen eine Tarnkappe über dessen palästinensischen Kollaborateure.
Am 14. Januar hatte zuerst der Zentralrat der P.L.O. die Abbas-Behörde dringend aufgefordert, bei der Generalversammlung der Vereinten Nationen endlich die Vollmitgliedschaft Palästinas zu beantragen. Nichts passierte.
Am 4. Februar beschloss das P.L.O.-Exekutivkomitee, bei der Generalversammlung der Vereinten Nationen endlich die Vollmitgliedschaft Palästinas zu beantragen. Nichts passierte.
Am 20. Februar saß dann Abbas im Sicherheitsrat der Vereinten Nationen und verzichtete entgegen den P.L.O.-„Beschlüssen“ nicht nur darauf die Vollmitgliedschaft Palästinas zu beantragen, sondern ebenso darauf, Klage beim Internationalen Strafgerichtshof gegen die Besatzungsmacht Israel zu erheben, u.a. wegen Bruchs der IV. Genfer Konvention. Stattdessen redete er, zum tausendsten Male, von irgendwelchen fiktiven „Verhandlungen“ und einer „Friedenskonferenz“ im Sommer.
World leaders ‚unlikely‘ to meet at UN in September: chief
It has never been canceled since the UN’s founding in 1945.
„Very Few Already Made It“: UN Thanks India For Paying Dues On Time
The United Nations (UN) has thanked India for paying its regular budget assessments, only the fourth nation to make full contributions within the specified timeframe of the 193-member world body.
UN suspends Lebanon and Yemen voting rights over unpaid bills
On Friday the United Nations said seven countries – Lebanon, Yemen, Venezuela, Central African Republic, Gambia, Lesotho and Tonga – have fallen behind in their financial contributions and would not be able to vote in the 74th session of the General Assembly.
UN extends probe into mysterious 1961 death of Secretary-General Hammarskjold
In his last report, published in early October, Othman accused the United States and Britain of withholding information regarding Hammarskjold’s death.
The resolution on the #DagHammarskjöld investigation, initiated by??, was just adopted by consensus & the record high number of 128 cosponsors. We ? all cosponsors for their support & look forward to the continuation of the investigation!
Division for Palestinian Rights of the Secretariat
2. Considers that, by providing substantive support to the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People in the implementation of its mandate, the Division for Palestinian Rights of the Secretariat continues to make a constructive and positive contribution to raising international awareness of the question of Palestine and of the urgency of a peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine in all its aspects on the basis of international law and United Nations resolutions and the efforts being exerted in this regard and to generating international support for the rights of the Palestinian people;
In surprise change, 13 countries vote against pro-Palestine UN resolution
States led by Germany change their voting pattern in favor of Israel, opposing Division of Palestinian Rights, although motion still passes by wide margin
UK Refuses to Return Its Last African Colony
The UK failed to meet a UN deadline Friday to hand over their last African colony back to its people. The Chagos Islands are far removed from mainland Africa and lay in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
UN condemns US blockade of Cuba; Brazil, Israel join US to oppose
(7.11.2019) Brazil and Israel were the only two countries to vote with the United States against the resolution. It was the first time Brazil voted against it, according to multiple reports.
Venezuela, Brazil Become New Members in UN Human Rights Council
The U.N. General Assembly elected a total 14 Human Rights Council members on Thursday from five regional blocs. Germany, the Netherlands, Libya, Mauritania, Namibia and Sudan were elected uncontested but still needed to win a majority vote.
Kolumbien: Präsident Duque blamiert sich bei UNO mit Bilder-Fake gegen Venezuela
Die Fotos sind demnach nicht in Venezuela sondern in Kolumbien aufgenommen worden, stellten die kolumbianische Zeitung El Colombiano und die Agence France-Press (AFP) richtig. Die Bilder sind Teil eines Dossiers, das Duque UN-Generalsekretär António Guterres überreicht hat. Das 128-seitige Dokument belege, so Duque, „die Komplizenschaft von [Venezuelas] Präsident Nicolás Maduro mit den Terror-Kartellen, die die kolumbianische Bevölkerung angreifen“.
How Venezuela defeated Washington’s coup attempt at the United Nations
Since January, the US has pressured countries to revoke Venezuela’s status at the United Nations, converting the international body into a battleground for the country’s sovereignty.
“[Nicolas] Maduro is and will remain the legitimate president of Venezuela, by the people’s sacred right to self-determination,” Rodríguez announced before the General Assembly moments after her arrival.
As Rodríguez took the floor, a modestly sized group of representatives from US-allied countries walked out of the hall, in a display of opposition to her presence. The walk-out recalled scenes from diplomatic meetings from Vienna to Geneva in the months following Washington’s move to recognize Guaidó as Venezuela’s president in January.
Diplomats walk out in protest as Venezuela attempts to fill UN General Assembly with supporters
(30.09.2019)
In a week when President Trump and his administration placed the spotlight on the humanitarian crisis brought on by Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, a number of diplomats led by the U.S. walked out Friday during a speech by Maduro’s vice-president, Delcy Rodriguez.
The walkout came as a note from the Venezuelan mission claimed the United States and partners were planning a vote at the General Assembly to prevent the representative of the Caracas regime from speaking.
Following Grayzone exposé, top Venezuelan coup official Ricardo Hausmann is forced to resign
(27.09.2019)
Hours before an expected vote at the United Nations General Assembly on the legitimacy of Venezuela’s Maduro-led government amidst a US-led coup, a senior official of Juan Guaidó’s coup regime was forced to resign from his position.
Economist Ricardo Hausmann stepped down from his post at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) following an exposé by The Grayzone’s Anya Parampil of his conflicts of interest and opaque financial practices.
LIVE: 74. Generalversammlung der Vereinten Nationen
(30.09.2019)
Voraussichtliche Liste der Redner:
1. Eritrea;
2. Usbekistan;
3. Mosambik;
4. Botswana;
5. Brunei;
6. Nepal;
7. Burundi;
8. Kongo;
9. Saudi-Arabien;
10. Sambia;
11. Thailand;
12. Nicaragua;
13. Nordkorea;
14. Afghanistan.
Colombian Intelligence Chief Dismissed After President Duque Uses Fake Venezuela Photo in UNGA
The photos were taken, uncredited, from various media organizations. French media AFP said Defense ministry called and apologized for using their photos which were not from Venezuela but Catatumbo, Colombia.
Evo Morales: The Root of the Problem Is the Capitalist System
„Let’s say it very clearly: the root of the problem is in capitalism,“ said the Bolivian president in his speech at the 74th General Assembly of the United Nations, which began work on Tuesday.
PM Imran Khan Press Conference at United Nations Headquarter | 24 Sep 2019
24.9.2019
AMERICA FIRST: President Trump FULL United Nations General Assembly Speech – 2019
24.9.2019
Trump says open to hearing Rouhani’s ‚Hormuz Peace Initiative‘ at UNGA
US President Donald Trump says he has no plans to meet his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, but he is open to hearing his „Hormuz Peace Initiative“ at the UN General Assembly in New York.
„I’m always open. I have no plans to meet with them, but I’m always open,“ Trump said Sunday in Houston, when asked if he was open to hearing Rouhani’s plan.
Trump Arrives in New York for UN General Assembly With Rohani Meeting Still in the Air
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived on Sunday night to New York City to attend this year’s United Nations General Assembly. Unlike in previous years, Trump will not meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, because Netanyahu is staying in Israel as a result of his failure to secure a majority in the Knesset in last week’s election.
More than 90 heads of state are descending on New York City. Here’s what to watch for
Breaking with tradition, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told country leaders not to come to the podium Monday without „concrete and transformative plans“ to halt rising global temperatures, achieve carbon neutrality and cut carbon emissions by 45 percent. VIPs with proposals have been told they have just three minutes to speak.
How concrete the results of the summit will actually be is unclear. The UN doesn’t have a global climate army to roam the planet stopping pollution, so it’s up to the 193 nations of the UN to take action.
Iran’s Rohani Vows to Lead Security in Gulf, Will Showcase Plan at UN General Assembly
Rohani added that he will offer a regional peace plan during his visit to the UN this week. Fears of a wider regional conflagration have grown, as tensions between Iran and the U.S. remain high over Tehran’s failing 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. Recently, Iran has broken the deal’s limits on enrichment, uranium stockpiles and the use of advanced centrifuges, as ot seeks to pressure Europe to offer it a way to sell its crude oil on the international market despite U.S. sanctions.
Spannungen am Persischen Golf: Rouhani kündigt Friedensplan an
Die Botschaft des iranischen Präsidenten wenige Tage vor der erwarteten offiziellen Rede bei den Vereinten Nationen also heißt im Kern vor allem: Je weiter weg vom Iran die westlichen Staaten mit ihren Flugzeugen, Schiffen und modernen Waffen blieben, umso mehr Sicherheit bedeute das für die Golfregion. Dass sich genau diese Staaten nach – aus ihrer Sicht – zahlreichen iranischen Attacken gegen Öllieferungen aus dieser Region massive Sorgen machen, wird eines der ganz wichtigen Themen für die UN-Vollversammlung sein.
Kein Antrag auf U.N.-Vollmitgliedschaft: Abbas verrät Palästina erneut
(20.02.2018)
Das bedeutet effektiv auch den Verzicht darauf, die Besatzungsmacht endlich wegen Bruch des Völkerrechts vor dem Internationalen Strafgerichtshof zu verklagen.
Im Gipfel der Erbärmlichkeit warf sich Abbas in seiner Rede am Ende auch noch dem Sicherheitsrat zu Füßen und bezeichnet den Sicherheitsrat mit seinen Atommächten als „höchstes Gremium..der Völker der Welt“:
„Nach diesem (Sicherheits)Rat, übergeben wir unsere Sache dem Allmächtigen“.
Abbas weiß genau genau, wie abscheulich und verlogen seine Worte sind. Wie beschrieben, ist der Sicherheitsrat in der Sache der Vollmitgliedschaft dem Beschluss der Generalversammlung unterworfen. Abbas schauspielert hier wieder einmal das arme, christliche Opfer, was ja nichts machen könne außer wieder einmal, jahrzehntelang, die armen, armen Trottel zu verraten, deren „Präsident“ er sich nennt.
Die Palästinenser können wieder einmal konstatieren, dass die P.L.O., Fatah, die „Autonomiebehörde“, ihr Chefdiplomat Saeb Erekat und Präsident Mahmud Abbas wertlos sind und keines ihrer Worte irgendetwas außer Verrat und Heuchelei bedeuten.
Kennen Sie eigentlich die ENMOD-Konvention gegen Wetterwaffen aus dem Jahre 1976?
(11.9.2011)
Ausdrücklich erwähnt werden:
– Erdbeben oder Veränderungen der Erdkruste
– Tsunamis
– Wetterphänomene wie Zyklone, Tornados, Wolkenbildung, Niederschlag/Regen
– Störung der ökologischen Balance einer Region
– Beeinflussung der Meeresströmungen, usw
Und das war 1976.
Versuchte Manipulation der USA vor Abstimmung in UNO über Blockade
Ziel sei es offenbar, die UN-Mitgliedstaaten davon abzuhalten, wie bisher für die kubanische Resolution zu stimmen. Immerhin erhält diese seit über zwei Jahrzehnten bei den Abstimmungen in der Generalversammlung der UN eine fast einstimmige Befürwortung für ein Ende der US-Blockade.
Iranische Atomanlagen: Netanyahu lügt die UN-Vollversammlung schamlos an
m Grunde genommen handelt es sich hierbei wohl um dieselben Lügen und beweislosen Anschuldigungen, die der israelische Premierminister seit vielen Jahren in Sachen iranischem Atomprogramm erhebt – und wie üblich mit irgendwelchen Bildern oder Zeichnungen, die Null Beweiskraft haben. Ziel ist es, die Welt auf einen Krieg gegen den Iran einzuschwören, weil dieser ja so böse sei und Atomwaffen entwickle, die Israel selbst schon seit langer Zeit illegal und entgegen der internationalen Atomwaffensperrverträge besitzt.
World upside down as EU and Russia unite against US
The threat of US sanctions has seen EU firms such as French and German car makers Daimler, Peugeot, and Renault, German engineering company Siemens, and French energy firm Total walk away from new ventures in Iran.
But „we [the EU] cannot accept that the US decided the regions with which European companies can or cannot do business,“ Belgian prime minister Charles Michel said after meeting Iranian president Hassan Rohani in New York.
„We’re working hard on this [the SPV] with our European partners,“ German foreign minister Heiko Maas said.
Mogherini: Is war the alternative to Iran diplomacy?
„In times of conflict and crisis is there a better way than diplomacy and dialogue? Is war the alternative?“, says EU Foreign Policy chief on dealings with Iran.
Top US official John Bolton to Iran: ‚There will be hell to pay‘
„So I might imagine they would take me seriously when I assure them today that if you cross us, our allies or our partners, if you harm our citizens, if you continue to lie cheat and deceive. Yes there will indeed be hell to pay,“ the US National Security Advisor said.
Speaking at an organisation that opposed the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, from which the Trump administration withdrew in May, Bolton criticised the deal as „the worst diplomatic debacle in American history“.
Watch: U.S. ‘Disturbed, Disappointed’ by E.U. Plan to Evade Iran Sanctions
This is one of the of the most counterproductive measures imaginable for regional and global peace and security,” he said in a speech delivered against a backdrop of protests from anti-war protesters.
“By sustaining revenues to the regime, you are solidifying Iran’s ranking as the number-one state sponsor of terror,” Mr. Pompeo added, observing Iran’s “corrupt ayatollahs” and elite Revolutionary Guards had to be “laughing this morning.”
Some have chosen a survival of the fittest approach. But this protects no one. We have chosen another path, that of multilateralism. #UNGA
Macron denounced “the law of the strongest” in the tribune of the UN
The iranian issue demonstrates this profound difference of approach. When Donald Trump called on the international community to “isolate the iranian regime”, Emmanuel Macron advocates “dialogue” with Tehran.
“What is it that will fix the real situation in Iran?, he asks. “The law of the strongest? The pressure of a single? No!”
“We know that Iran was on the path to a nuclear military, but what is it that has stopped? The Vienna agreement of 2015,” he continued.
Netanyahu to meet Trump ahead of UN Security Council meeting on Iran
Netanyahu arrived in New York late on Tuesday evening, missing speeches to the UN by Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Trump will meet Netanyahu at the United Nations headquarters in Turtle Bay at 9:15 a.m. (4:15 p.m. Israel time), according to the White House.
Trump’s Alliance Against Iran: Saudi Arabia and Partners Join Israel in Supporting U.S. as Others Turn Away
While President Donald Trump condemned Iran in his address Tuesday to the United Nations General Assembly, a small but influential group of countries gathered elsewhere in New York City in an attempt to rally support for an increasingly controversial cause among the international community.
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, the ambassadors of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to Washington and the director of Israel’s Mossad spy agency were among those who spoke alongside two of President Donald Trump’s most senior officials at the 2018 United Against Nuclear Iran summit.
Donald Trump to support plan for ‚Arab Nato‘
(22.9.2018) President Donald Trump has backed plans to offer a Middle East Security Alliance (MESA) to members of the GCC supportive of America’s stand on Iran, a proposal that is expected to be discussed behind the scenes at the UNGA meetings in New York.
Diplomats see the evolving position of Washington towards a new core group as a product of the Iran situation but also a plank of the Middle East peace process review undertaken by Mr Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Trump hails Saudi achievements, criticizes Iran in UN speech
“Following my trip to Saudi Arabia, the Gulf countries opened a new center to target terrorist financing. They are enforcing new sanctions, working with us to identify and track terrorist networks and taking more responsibility for fighting terrorism and extremism in their own region,” Trump told the crowd of world leaders.
“The United States is working with the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jordan, and Egypt to establish a strategic alliance so Middle Eastern nations can advance security and stability across their home region,” he added.
Sovereignty, equality should go hand in hand, if Trump really means it
Surely, there are positive aspects as Trump emphasized the idea of national sovereignty in his UN speech. Meanwhile, it is common sense that sovereignty will only play a positive role if it is pre-conditioned on equality, the basic principle everyone abides by. Historically, the concept of sovereignty and equality among nations was born at the same time in the Peace of Westphalia, a peace treaty that first introduced and assured the equality of national sovereignty. Nowadays, the indivisibility of sovereignty and equality bears crucial meanings to the world.
Remarks by President Trump to the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly | New York, NY
United Nations Headquarters
New York, New York
10:38 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, world leaders, ambassadors, and distinguished delegates:
One year ago, I stood before you for the first time in this grand hall. I addressed the threats facing our world, and I presented a vision to achieve a brighter future for all of humanity.
Today, I stand before the United Nations General Assembly to share the extraordinary progress we’ve made.
In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country.
America’s — so true. (Laughter.) Didn’t expect that reaction, but that’s okay. (Laughter and applause.)
America’s economy is booming like never before. Since my election, we’ve added $10 trillion in wealth. The stock market is at an all-time high in history, and jobless claims are at a 50-year low. African American, Hispanic American, and Asian American unemployment have all achieved their lowest levels ever recorded. We’ve added more than 4 million new jobs, including half a million manufacturing jobs.
Trump attackiert Iran und beschwört «nationale Souveränität»
US-Präsident Donald Trump nutzte seine Rede vor der UN-Vollversammlung zu scharfen Attacken und neuen Sanktionsdrohungen gegen Iran
Zudem appellierte Trump an die Staats- und Regierungschefs oder Aussenminister der anderen 192 UN- Mitgliedsstaaten, es seiner Administration gleich zu tun, und nationale Interessen und Souveränitätsrechte über globale Vereinbarungen und Institutionen zu stellen.
Wang Yi nimmt an Außenministerkonferenz über iranische Atomfrage teil
Am Montag hat der chinesische Außenminister Wang Yi in New York an der Außenministerkonferenz über die iranische Atomfrage teilgenommen. Die Konferenz wurde von der EU-Außenbeauftragten Federica Mogherini geleitet.
Dabei meinte Wang Yi, die umfassende Vereinbarung über die iranische Atomfrage sei ein vom Weltsicherheitsrat anerkanntes multilaterales Abkommen.
Die Europäer wagen den Aufstand gegen Trump
In einer gemeinsamen Pressekonferenz mit dem iranischen Außenminister Mohammad Javad Zarif gab die EU-Außenbeauftragte Federica Mogherini bekannt, die EU werde eine Zweckgesellschaft gründen mit dem Ziel, den Zahlungsverkehr mit Iran aufrechtzuerhalten. Zweck dieser Bank: Trumps Sanktionen gegen Iran umgehen.
EU and Iran agree on new payment system to skirt US sanctions
In a major snub to the United States, the European Union has decided to set up a new mechanism to enable legal trade with Iran without encountering US sanctions.
The EU will create new payment channels to preserve oil and other business deals with Iran, Federica Mogherini, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said late on Monday, in a bid to evade US punitive measures.
Trump warns Iran MUST be ISOLATED and condemns Merkel in furious UN speech
Instead, Mr Trump’s fury was this time directed at Iran, which he branded a “corrupt dictatorship”.
He said: „Iran’s leaders sow chaos, death and destruction.
„They do not respect their neighbours or borders or the sovereign rights of nations.“
Mr Trump said his administration has launched a “campaign of economic pressure to deny Iran funds” for its role in stoking conflict in the Middle East.
Rouhani says Iran wants no war, sanctions, threats, or bullying
Rouhani, in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, said the United States had waged “economic war” against Iran by reimposing unilateral sanctions, which were lifted under the country’s 2015 multinational nuclear deal in return for Tehran curbing its nuclear program.
Rohani: Es gibt kein Programm für Treffen mit Trump
Präsident Hassan Rohani, der sich zur Teilnahme an der 73. UN-Vollversammlung in New York aufhält, hat am Montag (Ortszeit) bei einem Interview mit NBC gesagt: „Wenn eine Person wie Donald Trump Interesse an Gesprächen, Verhandlungen und Verbesserung der Beziehungen hat, dann darf er nicht mit Sanktionen und Drohungen vorgehen. Wenn ein Staat all seine Macht gegen eine andere Regierung ausübt, bedeutet das, dass er nicht gewillt ist, die Probleme zu lösen.“
World community should stand up to US violations of intl. law: Iran president
Rouhani made the remarks in meetings on Monday with world leaders on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In a meeting with his Bolivian counterpart, Evo Morales, Rouhani emphasized the need for both the Iranian and Bolivian nations to put up resistance to American interventionism and unilateralism.
EU HR Mogherini at the Ministerial meeting of the E3/EU+2 and Iran: press point – Part 1
Press point by Federica MOGHERINI, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, following the Ministerial meeting of the E3/EU+2 and Iran on the implementation of the JCPOA, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, on 24 September 2018 in New York.
Gründung neuer Institution: EU will US-Sanktionen gegen Iran umgehen
Implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: Joint Ministerial Statement
10. Mindful of the urgency and the need for tangible results, the participants welcomed practical proposals to maintain and develop payment channels, notably the initiative to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle, to facilitate payments related to Iran’s exports (including oil) and imports, which will assist and reassure economic operators pursuing legitimate business with Iran.
Remaining Powers of Nuclear Deal Looking to Save Trade Ties With Iran
In a statement after a meeting of Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and Iran, the group said they were determined to develop payment mechanisms to continue trade with Iran despite skepticism by many diplomats that this will be possible.
The Latest: 5 powers agree on plan to assist Iran’s exports
Five world powers have agreed with Iran to establish a financial facility in the European Union to facilitate payments for Iran’s exports, including oil, as well as its imports. It is a key move sought by Tehran following the U.S. pullout from the 2015 nuclear deal and its re-imposition of sanctions.
Foreign ministers from Britain, France, Germany, Russia, China and Iran said in a joint statement late Monday that the so-called “Special Purpose Vehicle” will “assist and reassure economic operators pursuing legitimate business with Iran.”
General Debate: 25 September 2018 to 01 October 2018
25 September 2018:
Morning Session
1.
Secretary-General of the United Nations
H.E. Mr. António Guterres
Secretary-General
2.
President of the General Assembly (opening)
H.E. Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés
President of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly
3.
Brazil
H.E. Mr. Michel Temer
President
4.
United States of America
H.E. Mr. Donald Trump
President
5.
Ecuador
H.E. Mr. Lenin Moreno Garcés
Constitutional President
6.
Turkey
H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
President
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What is clear is that the chance for resumption of U.S.-NK talks is there. Key question at #UNGA this week is whether Trump agrees w/Moon Jae-in on a joint declaration on the end of the war, and whether NK will simultaneously agrees to significant denuclearization steps. 4/4
Präsident Moon nach New York abgeflogen
Präsident Moon Jae-in ist am Sonntag zu einem Gipfel mit US-Präsident Donald Trump sowie zur Teilnahme an der UN-Generalversammlung nach New York abgeflogen.
Beim Treffen mit Trump wird Moon die Ergebnisse des diese Woche in Pjöngjang stattgefundenen Korea-Gipfels erläutern. Moon hat angekündigt, unveröffentlichte Diskussionsergebnisse und eine Botschaft des nordkoreanischen Machthabers Kim Jong-un an Trump weiterleiten zu wollen.
Cuba’s new president makes first trip to old Cold War foe United States
Diaz-Canel, who took over the presidency from his mentor, Raul Castro, in April, will address the UNGA Nelson Mandela Peace Summit on Monday and the General Assembly on Wednesday, according to state-run outlet Cubadebate.
Präsident Moon fliegt am Sonntag nach New York
Präsident Moon Jae-in wird am Sonntag zu einem Gipfel mit US-Präsident Donald Trump sowie zur Teilnahme an der UN-Generalversammlung nach New York fliegen.
Außenministerin Kang schlägt ihrem nordkoreanischen Amtskollegen Treffen vor
Die südkoreanische Außenministerin Kang Kyung-wha hat ihrem nordkoreanischen Amtskollegen Ri Yong-ho ein Treffen am Rande der UN-Vollversammlung nächste Woche in New York vorgeschlagen.
Koreas beantragen Verteilung der Panmunjom-Erklärung als UN-Dokument
Der südkoreanische Botschafter bei den Vereinten Nationen Cho Tae-yul und Pjöngjangs amtierender Vertreter bei den UN Kim In-ryong sandten am Donnerstag ein Schreiben an Generalsekretär Antonio Guterres, in dem sie um eine Aushändigung des Dokuments in der Vollversammlung und im Sicherheitsrat baten.
Beide Teilstaaten wollen damit offenbar ihre Entschlossenheit demonstrieren, die Panmunjom-Erklärung umzusetzen und um internationale Unterstützung hierfür werben.
Haley: Trump’s Israeli-Palestinian ‚deal of the century‘ can happen if Abbas comes to the table
While many critics of the Trump administration have claimed there is no peace plan, Haley said she had read it, but told reporters that it would not be rolled out during this month’s United Nations General Assembly debate when Trump and other world leaders will address the global body.
“I can tell you that (White House senior adviser) Jared Kushner and (Trump’s special envoy for international negotiations) Jason Greenblatt have done unbelievably detailed work in it. I have read the plan. It is thoroughly done. It is well-thought-out from both sides, the Palestinians and the Israelis.“
Moon, Trump agree to meet at UN General Assembly later this month
However, after the phone conversation, the Blue House was cautious to confirm that President Moon will, in fact, attend the General Assembly; while White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders said the two leaders agreed to meet later this month. The Blue House said in a separate readout that the two leaders agreed to quote „explore the idea of meeting in person“ on the sidelines of the General Assembly in New York.
South Korea’s Moon, Trump to discuss North Korea at U.N.: Blue House
South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump plan to discuss North Korea during the U.N. General Assembly in New York this month, Moon’s office and the White House said on Tuesday, amid lackluster progress on the North’s nuclear issues, Reuters reported.
Moon and Trump spoke for 50 minutes by telephone on Tuesday, a day before Moon’s special envoys were due to visit Pyongyang to discuss a third summit to be held this month between the liberal South Korean leader and his North Korean counterpart.
Yemen’s former president Hadi to head to US for ‘treatment
Hadi has been in exile in Saudi Arabia since 2015. Before fleeing to the kingdom, he and his government had resigned as the impoverished country was in the grip of political turmoil.
Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement took state matters into their own hands after the mass resignation and Hadi’s escape threw the country into a state of uncertainty.
He has invariably proven a staunch Saudi ally, prompting criticism that his closeness to Riyadh made the country vulnerable to interference in its internal affairs.
Präsidialamt erwartet offenbar Erklärung von offiziellem Kriegsende bei UN-Versammlung
Angesichts der Erklärung erwarte Seoul ein entsprechendes Tempo der Verhandlungen zwischen beiden Koreas bzw. zwischen den USA und Nordkorea. Damit möge man die Ergebnisse bei der UN-Generalversammlung miterleben, sagte der Präsidialsprecher Kim Eui-kyeom am Mittwoch.
Wegen Nordkorea besonderes Augenmerk auf UN-Generalversammlung
Im Vorfeld der UN-Generalversammmlung im September richtet sich die Aufmerksamkeit darauf, ob Nordkoreas Machthaber Kim Jong-un daran teilnehmen wird und ob der Koreakrieg offiziell für beendet erklärt wird.
S. Korea eyes early war-ending declaration: minister
Speaking to lawmakers at the National Assembly, she said the U.N. General Assembly session, to be held in New York in September, can be a chance for the ceremony but added that no specific moves have yet been made.
If realized, it would be a „political declaration“ aimed at facilitating the denuclearization of Korea, Kang said.
Außenministerin: Gipfel beider Koreas und der USA bei UN-Generalversammlung möglich
Spekulationen über mögliche Kontakte zwischen den Spitzen beider Koreas vor einem später in diesem Jahr geplanten Pjöngjang-Besuch von Präsident Moon Jae-in seien schwierig anzustellen.
Zur Möglichkeit einer Erklärung des Endes des Koreakriegs bei der UN-Generalversammlung sagte die Ministerin, dass Moon und Nordkoreas Machthaber Kim Jong-un die Erklärung des Kriegsendes wie in der Erklärung nach dem Panmunjom-Gipfel festgeschrieben noch in diesem Jahr anstreben würden.
Turkey seeks U.N. General Assembly motion on Jerusalem: foreign minister
Turkey wants the United Nations General Assembly to pass a motion regarding Jerusalem, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday, as the discomfort over Palestinians killed in Gaza by Israeli forces grows.
Syria: western nations seek to bypass Russian veto at UN
Called “uniting for peace”, it would enable nine members of the 15-strong security council to bypass a Russian veto and refer the matter to a full vote at the general assembly. It would then require a two-thirds majority by the general assembly for an attribution mechanism to be agreed.
The 1950 “uniting for peace” route was explicitly designed to be used when the security council could not meet its responsibilities over maintenance of peace.