Additional Coverage:
- What to know from the UN: China, Russia have their say, and a frog metaphor makes a cameo (newsbreak.com)
China and Russia Address UN General Assembly
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing national sovereignty and Taiwan’s belonging to China. He called for an end to the war in Ukraine and criticized nations exploiting the situation.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addressed nuclear issues, highlighting the danger of attempting to defeat a nuclear power. He accused the US of seeking to maintain its dominance and criticized NATO’s expansion.
Other Notable Speeches
Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell shared his personal story of resilience and called for support for smaller nations.
Norwegian Prime Minister Espen Barth Eide expressed concern about the situation in the Middle East, while Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud criticized the focus on managing crises instead of solving them.
Diverse Voices
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi stressed the importance of empowering women. San Marino’s Foreign Minister Luca Beccari emphasized the need for global cooperation. Mali’s Deputy Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga used a proverb to warn against unintended consequences.
Grenada’s Multifaceted Leader
Grenada’s Prime Minister holds a lengthy title, including responsibility for multiple portfolios.
Key Milestones
Wang noted that China’s communist government will have been in power for 75 years on Tuesday.
Notable Quotes
- Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar: "If we carry on like this, the state of the world is only going to get worse."
- Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov: "We’re being taught to receive information… forcing us to forget the truths… penned in the past."
- Guinea’s President Amadou Oury Bah: "Science without conscience is the ruin of the soul."
General Assembly Agenda
The UN General Assembly speeches will resume on Monday, with North Korea and Syria scheduled to speak.