Remarks by Iran President Hassan Rouhani at the United Nations General Assembly Subject: United Nations General Assembly Location: U.N. Headquarters,...

ROUHANI (THROUGH TRANSLATOR): In the name of God, the most compassionate, the most merciful, praise be to Allah and peace and greetings to Prophet Muhammad...

Due to their unaccountability, even the missing cannot be identified, and the expeditious return of the bodies of the deceased to their mourning families...

Public opinion demands that Saudi Arabian officials promptly fulfill their international obligations and grant immediate consular access for the expeditious...

Two years ago, the people of Iran, in a competitive election, with their votes gave me a mandate for consolidating peace and constructive engagement...

From the standpoint of international law, this instrument sets a strong precedent where for the first time, two sides rather than negotiating peace...

Where necessary, we moved forward and where necessary, we showed the courage for flexibility, and at each point, we made use of the full capacity of...

Mr. President, the United Nations was established to sustain global peace and security after two world wars. But unfortunately, it must be said that...

Though we protest the adoption of unfair resolutions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the imposition of sanctions against the Iranian nation...

Security Council Resolution 2231, despite some significant shortcomings, was an important development in the basis for terminating sanctions imposing...

We proved in these negotiations that there is nothing on Iran's table other than logic, reason and ethics, and where necessary, legitimate and decisive...

Our seven countries and the European Union expended considerable time and diplomatic capital in these negotiations, and therefore they should exert...

Parallel to the implementation of the joint comprehensive plan of action, we also expect the nuclear weapon states to take necessary steps to fulfill...

Furthermore, we expect them to play a positive role in the creation of a nuclear-weapons-free Middle East, and not to allow the Zionist regime to remain...

Mr. President, the nuclear deal, which is a brilliant example of victory over war, has managed to disperse the clouds of hostility and perhaps even...

The deal can and should herald a new era and lead to positive outcomes regarding the establishment of sustainable peace and stability in the region....

Considering the fact that this deal has created an objective basis and set an appropriate model, it can serve as a basis for foundational change in...

This opportunity can be seized in order to look to the future and avoid focusing on the past, and rebuild our relationships with countries in the region,...

Unfortunately, the Middle East and North Africa has turned into one of the world's most turbulent regions. With the continuation and intensification...

In today's interconnected and borderless world, countries and regions encounter great difficulty in protecting their borders and preventing the spread...

We consider it unfortunate for national uprisings in our region to be deviated by terrorists, and for the destiny of nations to be determined by arms...

We propose that the fight against terrorism be incorporated into a binding international document, and no country be allowed to use terrorism for the...

ROUHANI (THROUGH TRANSLATOR): We are prepared to assist in the eradication of terrorism, and in paving the way for democracy and ensuring that arms...

We support the consolidation of power through the votes of people rather than with arms. We defend the rule of the majority that respects the rights...

Today, Iran, while safeguarding its historic and cultural heritage, is looking to the future, not only the distant future, but also the near future,...

Through the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, we were not solely seeking a nuclear deal, we want to suggest a new and constructive way to re-create...

In order to build a peaceful future, we must learn our lessons from the bitter lessons -- from the bitter past. We know that the only way to perpetuate...

However, peace alongside development lets anger and resentment dissipate and be replaced with hope and respect for others. We have repeatedly said that...

After the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Iran will stand ready to show that the practical path to security and stability is through the development...

Iran is also eager to show that we can all choose a lasting peace based on development and shared interests that will lead to a sustainable security...

In the international system today, mutual economic ties are deemed the foremost factors in facilitating political cooperation and reducing security-related...

Mr. President, in 2013, from this very stage, I called for combating violence and extremism. Consequently, you, the representatives of the international...

With a view to fighting ignorance, dictatorship, poverty, corruption, terrorism, violence and their social, political, cultural, economic and security...

Ladies and gentlemen, Iraq, Syria and Yemen are all examples of crises being stoked through terror, extremism, violence, bloodshed, invasion and the...

Consequently, the wave of destruction has gone beyond the Arab world and reached the gates of Europe and the United States and has resulted in the destruction...

We must not forget that the roots of today's wars' destruction and terror can be found in the occupation, invasion and military intervention of yesterday....

It is urgent for the United States government, instead of explaining the truth of the region and throwing about baseless accusations and pursuing other...

Mr. President, despite the many problems in our region today, we believe in a promising future. We have no doubt we can overcome the obstacles by wisdom...

Thank you all for your attention.

(APPLAUSE)

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