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STORY: SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE / IRAN
TRT: 3:10
SOURCE: UNIFEED
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: FARSI / NATS
DATELINE: 20 AND 23 SEPTEMBER 2024, NEW YORK CITY
20 SEPTEMBER 2024, NEW YORK CITY
1. Various shots, exterior, United Nations Headquarters
23 SEPTEMBER 2024, NEW YORK CITY
2. Various shots, General Assembly Hall
3. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran:
“We call for a world free of nuclear weapons and the Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction without any preconditions. As a victim of terrorism, we have always been at the forefront of the fight against this vile phenomenon and are ready to cooperate with countries genuinely seeking to combat terrorism. Iran seeks a strong, secure and stable region where the resources of the countries can be used for mutual benefit in advancing economic and social progress and addressing common challenges.”
4. Med shot, Iranian delegation
5. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran:
“In a world where civilians in Gaza are ruthlessly killed, State sponsored terrorism brutally targets children and women, and genocide and assassination are supported, no document will guarantee peace and development. The end of occupation, the cessation of apartheid in Palestine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza are prerequisites for global development.”
6. Wide shot, General Assembly
7. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran:
“Achieving peace and development require respect for the right to development of nations, attention to their development priorities and cultural nuances, adherence to principles of fairness and solidarity and the fulfillment of commitments by developed countries towards developing nations. Unilateral sanctions have hindered progress towards sustainable development goals, and must be addressed in any document prepared for the future.”
8. Med shot, Iranian delegation
9. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran:
“We call for the urgent reforms in the governance structure of international financial institutions to ensure the participation of developing countries in decision making and norm setting, creating a fair and accountable framework to address the financial needs of developing nations.
10. Various shots, General Assembly Hall
11. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran:
“The pact for the Future of the Global Digital Compact should contribute to reducing the digital divide between the global north and south, particularly through the transfer of new technologies, capacity building and removing barriers. Equal and effective participation of the global south countries in the governance of the internet and artificial intelligence, respect for national laws and addressing monopolistic practices are essential imperatives.”
12. Med shot, Iranian delegation clapping
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for “a world free of nuclear weapons and the Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction without any preconditions.”
Addressing the Summit of the Future Plenary today (23 Sep) in New York, President Pezeshkian said that “as a victim of terrorism, we have always been at the forefront of the fight against this vile phenomenon and are ready to cooperate with countries genuinely seeking to combat terrorism.”
“Iran seeks a strong, secure and stable region where the resources of the countries can be used for mutual benefit in advancing economic and social progress and addressing common challenges,” the Iranian President reiterated.
President Pezeshkian went on by saying, “In a world where civilians in Gaza are ruthlessly killed, State sponsored terrorism brutally targets children and women, and genocide and assassination are supported, no document will guarantee peace and development.”
“The end of occupation, the cessation of apartheid in Palestine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza are prerequisites for global development,” he added.
The Iranian President also stressed, “Achieving peace and development require respect for the right to development of nations, attention to their development priorities and cultural nuances, adherence to principles of fairness and solidarity and the fulfillment of commitments by developed countries towards developing nations.”
“Unilateral sanctions have hindered progress towards sustainable development goals, and must be addressed in any document prepared for the future,” he stated.
President Pezeshkian also called for the urgent reforms in the governance structure of international financial institutions to “ensure the participation of developing countries in decision making and norm setting, creating a fair and accountable framework to address the financial needs of developing nations.”
Moving onto the Global Digital Compact, the Iranian politician said it should contribute to “reducing the digital divide between the global north and south, particularly through the transfer of new technologies, capacity building and removing barriers.”
“Equal and effective participation of the global south countries in the governance of the internet and artificial intelligence, respect for national laws and addressing monopolistic practices are essential imperatives.” He concluded.
World leaders adopted a Pact for the Future on Sunday (22 Sep) that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. The Pact covers a broad range of themes including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance.
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