U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the General Debate of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York, Sept. 25, 2018. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- In face of blank stares, headshake, and frowning, U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered a speech at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), touting his America First foreign policy and trade stance, while attacking globalism.
Trump highlighted his commitment to "putting sovereignty above global governance" and defended several of his highly controversial diplomatic decisions.
He attacked several international organizations and treaties, such as UN Human Rights Council, International Criminal Court and the Iran nuclear deal, all of which his administration has announced to exit or sanction against.
He lashed out at Iran, Venezuela and Germany, among others, boasting about the just-announced U.S. sanctions on Venezuela earlier on Tuesday.
Regarding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Trump said his meeting with the country's top leader, Kim Jong Un, is productive. However, Trump added that sanctions on the nation will stay in place "until denuclearization occurs."
The speech, meeting with blank stares, headshake, and frowning all over the process, has ended "in polite, muted applause," according to several media outlets on-site.
This was the second time for Trump to address the UNGA since he assumed office in 2017.
