The UN General Assembly’s 78th commenced Tuesday in New York, where heads of state and government will deliver speeches on international issues and global challenges. US President Joe Biden addressed world leaders at the start of the session on the “importance” of the two-state solution to end the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian Territories, noting that the US is working “tirelessly to find a just and lasting solution between the Israelis and the Palestinians for two states for two peoples.” He said his administration seeks to “manage the competition with China responsibly so that it does not turn into a conflict,” adding that he is “ready to work with China” to combat the climate crisis. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said in a speech, “The two-state solution is the only path to lasting peace and security for Palestinians and Israelis,” calling for an end to the violence and unilateral actions that undermine peace. On the sidelines of the session, the G7 foreign ministers held a meeting l
ast night, hosted by the Japanese Foreign Minister, Yoko Kamikawa, to discuss the situation in Ukraine and their responses to food security and energy issues. According to a statement from the Japanese mission, the ministers discussed hot topics, especially China and the Indo-Pacific region, and agreed to “close cooperation.” Kamikawa said the group’s foreign ministers would convene in Tokyo between November 7 and 8 in Tokyo.
Source: Jordan News Agency