Biden’s final UN speech seeks hope amid grim wars in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan
2024-09-24 09:53:57 source:CNBC
September 23, 2024
President Joe Biden attempted to square the diplomatic record and goals of his presidency with the grim reality of wars in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan during a major address Tuesday at the annual gathering of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the final one of his presidency.
“I know many look at the world today and see difficulties and react with despair,” Biden said. “But maybe because all I’ve seen and all we have done together over the decades, I have hope.”
His speech touched on what the administration views as its most significant achievements. These include supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s 2022 invasion, managing competition with China, upholding the U.N. Charter, outlining global artificial intelligence principles, and working to address humanitarian crises in Gaza and Sudan.
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