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THREAD: 75th United Nations General Assembly.

President Rodrigo Duterte is facing the UNGA for the first time. He is the 12th head of state to speak during the general debate. #UN75 #UNGA bit.ly/2RPlLE0
UN Secretary-General António Guterres: Such vaccine nationalism is not only unfair, but also defeating.
Guterres: We need collective commitment to prevent downward spiral.
Guterres: Millions of young girls are losing their chance to education as schools closed.
Guterres: We need to have green jobs and lasting growth.
Guterres: We need to act together and make sure that no one is left behind.
US President Donald Trump: 75 years after the end of World War II and the founding of UN, we are once again engaged in a great global struggle. We have waged a fierce battle against the invisible enemy, the China virus, which has claimed countless lives in 188 countries.
Trump: The United Nations must hold China accountable for their actions.
Trump: America will always be a leader in human rights. The American prosperity is bedrock of freedom in the world.
China President Xi Jinping: The virus will be defeated. Humanity will win the battle.
Xi: Facing the virus, we should put people and lives first to mobilize resources to make a science-based and targeted response.
Xi: We should follow the guidance of science and give full play to the leading role of the World Health Organization. Any attempt to politicize the issue must be rejected.
Xi: COVID-19 will not be the last crisis to confront humanity. We must join hands and be even more prepared to meet global challenges.
Xi: China is committed to peaceful, open, cooperative, and common development. We have no intention to fight a Cold War with any country. We will continue to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiations.
Xi: China will continue to work as a builder of global peace, a contributor of global development, and a defender of international order.
Russia President Vladimir Putin: Freeing the world from bans, trade barriers, and illegitimate sanctions would be a big help in revitalizing global growth and reducing unemployment
Putin: We are proposing a high-level conference for countries interested in cooperation in developing anti-coronavirus vaccines
Putin: Russia will make every effort to contribute to peaceful, political, and diplomatic resolution to regional crisis and conflicts and ensuring stability
South Korea President Moon Jae-in: Strengthening inclusiveness in international cooperation means no one leaving behind and achieving shared prosperity where everyone enjoys freedom
Moon Jae-in: Nothing is more important than life and safety of humanity
Moon Jae-in: We must not only enhance international cooperation for developing vaccines and treatments, but also guaranteeing equitable access to all countries once they are developed
Moon Jae-in: We have to prepare for the future and change the world we live in today
HAPPENING NOW: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, emir of Qatar, is now speaking at #UNGA

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