The United Nations General Assembly kicked off Tuesday.
It was a mix of in person and virtual speeches. Following a long-standing tradition, the Brazilian president – who is not vaccinated against COVID – was the first to speak.
U.S. President Joe Biden was next, and closing the morning session was Chinese President Xi Jinping.
CGTN Correspondent Nathan King has the details.
To discuss:
- Einar Tangen is a political and economic affairs commentator.
- Robert Hormats is a former U.S. Under Secretary of State.
- Negar Mortazavi is a journalist and political analyst.
- Paulo Sotero is a distinguished fellow at the Brazil Institute, at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
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