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• NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro KulebaOn the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba in New York on Wednesday (21 September 2022)

Diplomat Times (New York) – Secretary General of NATO said the courage and determination of the Ukrainian people in defending their country against Russia’s war of aggression are an inspiration to the world. He stressed that, as President Putin escalates the war, it is even more important that NATO and Allies continue to step up support for Ukraine, in order to uphold its right oelf-defence, enshrined in the UN Charter. Mr Stoltenberg made clear that the partial mobilisation announced by President Putin demonstrates “the war is not going according to plan,” and his nuclear rhetoric was “dangerous and reckless.”

The Secretary General also met the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nathan to discuss international developments and the partnership between NATO and the UAE.

Mr Stoltenberg met Ms Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo to address the current political and security situation in Kosovo. He stressed that the NATO-led KFOR mission remains vigilant and committed to implementing its UN mandate. He also reaffirmed NATO’s support to the EU-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.

On Thursday (21 September 2022), the Secretary General met the Prime Minister of Iraq Mustafa Al-Khadimi to address regional developments and NATO’s partnership with Iraq. Mr Stoltenberg stated that NATO’s training mission in Iraq (NMI) remains committed to advising the brave Iraqi security forces as they ensure that the terrorist group ISIS does not return.

The Secretary General also met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian. They discussed Russia’s war in Ukraine, as well as the recent flare-up of violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Secretary General welcomed the dialogue between the two sides and called for sustainable de-escalation.

The Secretary General is also taking part in the transatlantic dinner hosted by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

On Tuesday (20 September 2022), the Secretary General met the Moldovan President Maia Sandu to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine and NATO’s support for our partner Moldova. He also met the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, to discuss regional and world developments, the partnership between NATO and Colombia, as well as efforts to address the shared challenge of climate change.

• Biden denounces Russia’s ‘shameless violation’ of UN Charter, urges world to stand with Ukrainian.
• Strongly denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, United States President Joe Biden warned United Nations Member States on Wednesday that “if a nation can pursue imperial ambitions without consequences, then we put at risk everything this great institution stands for.” 

New York – President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during the UN General Assembly in New York. The leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and the United Nations. They discussed pressing issues facing the UN, including Russia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine – a clear threat to the core tenets of the UN Charter – and its impact on the broader international community. The President thanked Secretary-General Guterres for his leadership in working to establish the Black Sea Grain Initiative. They also reaffirmed the continued need for global action to address the global climate and food security crises.

After meeting UN Secretary-General, Biden updated his Twitter account and wrote, “I joined UN Secretary-General @AntonioGuterres to reaffirm the partnership between the U.S. and the United Nations. We discussed the threat of Russia’s war in Ukraine to the UN Charter and global community and the need for swift action to address climate and food insecurity.”

The United States of America marks the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks

Diplomat Times(New York)- Located at the World Trade Center in New York City, the 9/11 Memorial Museum tells the story of 9/11 through media, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artefacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope.

The annual event at the site of the World Trade Center off West and Vesey streets takes place this Sunday beginning at 8:40 a.m. The ceremony is expected to end at noon. Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff are expected to attend.

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The ceremony traditionally includes a reading of the victims’ names, as well as moments of silence at the points when the planes struck both towers, when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon, when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and when both towers collapsed.

Access to the plaza is not open to the public during the ceremony. The museum will also be closed to the public throughout the day, open only for the families of 9/11 victims.

At 3 p.m, the Memorial Plaza opens to the public, where people can view the Tribute in Light, which will remain lit until midnight.

We reaffirm our pride in this nation’s servicemen and servicewomen, and we keep all of them and their families in our thoughts and prayers – including those young men and women whom we’ve lost from here at home, and their families, friends, and loved ones. As events continue to unfold across the world, our veterans and their families must know that as a nation, we value, we respect, and we honor their remarkable service and sacrifice.
Every day they remind us that America’s fundamental values cannot be overcome, and we thank them said Archbishop Bishop Melchideck and CEO United Airlines flight 93 Memorial.

On Sunday, President Joe Biden plans to speak and lay a wreath at the Pentagon, while first lady Jill Biden is scheduled to speak in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where one of the hijacked planes went down after passengers and crew members tried to storm the cockpit as the hijackers headed for Washington.