In his ultimate speech as president to the United Nations Common Meeting, US President Joe Biden referred to as for peace within the Center East, including {that a} full-scale warfare advantages nobody.
He added that Russia’s warfare in Ukraine had failed and {that a} diplomatic resolution between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah was nonetheless doable.
“A full-scale warfare is in nobody’s curiosity, even when the scenario has escalated, a diplomatic resolution remains to be doable,” he informed the 193-member UN Common Meeting.
“The excellent news is that Putin’s warfare has failed in its main goal. He got down to destroy Ukraine, however Ukraine stays free,” Biden mentioned.
“We can’t tire, we can’t look the opposite method and we won’t stop our help for Ukraine, not till Ukraine wins a simply and lasting peace,” he mentioned.
Biden additionally spoke about guaranteeing peace within the Center East, saying progress in that route would put the world in a stronger place to confront “the continuing menace posed by Iran.”
“Collectively we should deny oxygen to its terrorist brokers… and be certain that Iran by no means, ever obtains a nuclear weapon,” he mentioned.
The US is gearing up for a presidential election in simply over a month. People are making ready to vote on November 5 and select both Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris or Republican candidate former President Donald Trump as their subsequent chief.
Biden talks about elections world wide
In his speech to the United Nations Common Meeting, Biden cited the examples of India, South Korea and Ghana and mentioned the world had witnessed individuals across the globe “peacefully” selecting their future via elections held this yr.
“We have seen residents world wide peacefully selecting their future, from Ghana to India to South Korea – nations representing 1 / 4 of humanity will maintain elections this yr alone,” Biden mentioned as he addressed world leaders from the rostrum of the UN Common Meeting.
“This summer season, I used to be confronted with the choice of whether or not to run for a second time period as president. It was a tough resolution. Being president has been the respect of my life. There’s a lot extra I wish to do. As a lot as I like this job, I like my nation extra. I made a decision, after 50 years of public service, it was time for a brand new era of leaders to guide my nation ahead. My fellow leaders, allow us to always remember that some issues are extra essential than staying in energy. It is your individuals,” Biden mentioned to a spherical of giant applause from world leaders within the United Nations Common Meeting corridor.
“We’re right here to serve the individuals, not the opposite method round,” he added.
