President Hassan Rouhani’s trip to New York for the 2014 U.N. General Assembly has been meticulously documented on his quasi-official Twitter account. The following are tweets in chronological order beginning with his arrival on September 22.
Landed in NY. Hope #UNGA2014 gives us opportunity to take steps towards a World Against Violence & Extremism. #WAVE pic.twitter.com/lXNFyBf7gE
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 22, 2014Right now, in meeting with Prime Minister of Japan @AbeShinzo. #ConstructiveEngagement pic.twitter.com/Jgv0N9x5bt
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014Political disputes & war in neighbouring countries obstacle in achieving resolution to regional environmental problems. #ClimateSummit
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014Addressing environmental issues requires regional coop in form of multilateral conventions for which Iran is ready to engage. #ClimateSummit
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014Endangering environment & health of an entire population by imposing illegal economic #sanctions agst them is never justified.#ClimateSummit
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014#Iran ready to engage actively & constructively in the negotiation process for the development of a new post 2020 agreement. #ClimateSummit
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014#Iran welcomes the opportunity to promote coop with relevant public & private sectors at the national, regional & international levels. 1/2
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014& is determined to facilitate such partnership & coop through establishing joint ventures b/w Iranian & foreign companies.2/2 #ClimateSummit
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014Right now, meeting with President of Turkey @RT_Erdogan . #ConstructiveEngagement pic.twitter.com/sOUEFKrQZm
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014Right now, meeting with the President of Venezuela @NicolasMaduro. #ConstructiveEngagement pic.twitter.com/ZNxYhQmHI7
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014Right now, meeting w/ the President of #France @fhollande re expansion of bilateral ties. #ConstructiveEngagement pic.twitter.com/1QxwADd26e
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014Entretien @fhollande/@HassanRouhani : "La France considère qu'avec l'Iran nous avons un partenariat possible" -#AGNU https://t.co/uNrap6vACd
— Élysée (@Elysee) September 23, 2014Right now, meeting with the #Austrian President Heinz Fischer & FM @sebastiankurz. #ConstructiveEngagement pic.twitter.com/0gYNZcmUvT
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014Right now, in meeting with Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the @UN. #ConstructiveEngagement #WAVE pic.twitter.com/65qOQNWjMp
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 23, 2014Right now, meeting with a group of economic experts in New York. #ConstructiveEngagement #Development pic.twitter.com/LQCjxYjrNm
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014Right now, meeting with UK Prime Minister @David_Cameron @Number10gov. #ConstructiveEngagement #WAVE pic.twitter.com/6F9ZZichlP
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014Right now, meeting with @euHvR, President of the European Council. #ConstructiveEngagement #UNGA2014 pic.twitter.com/Qg0SAyuyFM
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 20141st meeting b/w UK & Iran heads of state in 35 years: 1 hour of constructive & pragmatic dialogue, new outlook #UNGA pic.twitter.com/Ax9cf72rup
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014Starting now. @HassanRouhani and @FareedZakaria conversation. #RouhaniUNGA @suzannedimaggio intro'ing.
— New America (@NewAmerica) September 24, 2014#Terrorism is a global problem, but military action is not the answer. @NewAmerica #RouhaniLive #UNGA
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014#ISIS born out of destruction of #Iraq & #Afghanistan--did not exist prior to 2003 & would likely not have come about in absent of invasion.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014Not trying to cast blame, but to show how essential it is avoid such mistakes in the future. A political solution is essential. #WAVE
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014#Iran had no doubt in fighting terrorism since day 1. This is while some countries apparently had doubts or delays in countering #ISIS.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014Wasn't DAESH (#ISIS) the same group who fought the Syrian gov & the Syrian army? How is that they were not categorised as #terrorists then?
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014Wasn't DAESH (#ISIS) the same group who fought the Syrian gov & the Syrian army? How is that they were not categorised as #terrorists then?
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014Why is it that #ISIS went from not-so-bad to extremely-bad depending on who they had targeted in their #terrorist operations?
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014We say number 1 step in fighting this threat is for those who support, fund & train #ISIS to stop doing so.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014Re "historic opportunity" in #IranTalksNYC, we should all take advantage of it. This is something all parties involved should bear in mind.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014If we are able to reach a #nuclear agreement, a new atmosphere would emerge in US-Iran relations, which I believe would benefit both nations
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014Q13 How will you confront domestic opposition to nuke deal? Answer: we can manage that as we have before, just as @BarackObama did in US.
— New America (@NewAmerica) September 24, 2014Right now, meeting with Haider Al-Abadi, Prime Minister of Iraq. #Fraternity #ConstructiveEngagement #UNGA pic.twitter.com/HE6ClvkTPI
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 24, 2014WATCH LIVE NOW: Addressing the 69th Session of the @UN General Assembly #UNGA69 http://t.co/EO0PHa7gFi
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014I am coming from a region of the world whose many parts are currently burning in fire of extremism & radicalism. #UNGA69 #RouhaniLive
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014To the East and West of my country, extremists threaten our neighbors, resort to violence & shed blood. 1/4 #UNGA69 #RouhaniLive
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014They don’t speak a single language; not of a single skin color nor a single nationality; they’ve come to MidEast from around the world.2/4
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014However, they have a single ideology: “violence & extremism”. They also have a single goal: “the destruction of civilization… 3/4
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014…giving rise to #Islamophobia & creating a fertile ground for further intervention of foreign forces in our region”. 4/4
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014I deeply regret to say that #terrorism has become globalised: “From New York to Mosul, from Damascus to Baghdad...from Al-Qaeda to Daesh”
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Extremists of the world have found each other & put out the call: “extremists of the world unite”.But are we united against the extremists?!
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Today’s anti-Westernism is the offspring of yesterday’s #colonialism. Today’s anti-Westernism is a reaction to yesterday’s #racism.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014All those who have played a role in founding and supporting these terror groups must acknowledge their errors that have led to extremism.1/2
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014They need to apologise not only to the past but also to the next generation.2/2
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Terrorism germinates in poverty, unemployment, discrimination, humiliation and injustice. And it grows in the culture of violence.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014To uproot extremism, we must spread #justice & #development and disallow the distortion of divine teachings to justify brutality and cruelty
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014The pain is made greater when these terrorists spill blood in the name of religion and behead in the name of #Islam.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Basis of all divine teachings: from Abraham, Moses& Jesus to Mohammed: taking a single innocent life is akin to killing the whole humanity.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014I'm astonished these murderous groups call themselves #Islamic. Western media repeats this false claim, which provokes hatred of all Muslims
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Muslim people who everyday recall their God as merciful & compassionate, & have learned lessons of kindness & empathy from their Prophet…1/2
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014...see this defamation as part of a #Islamophobic project. 2/2
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Military aggression agst Afghanistan & Iraq & improper interference in Syria are clear examples of erroneous strategic approach in MidEast.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014We've always believed #democracy cannot be transplanted from abroad; democracy is the product of growth & development; not war & aggression.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014#Democracy is not an export product that can be commercially imported from the West to the East.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014In an underdeveloped society, imported #democracy leads only to a weak and vulnerable government.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014When Generals step into a region, do not expect diplomats to greet them warmly; when war begins, diplomacy tends to end. #UNGA69
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014When sanctions set in, deep hatred for those imposing them begins. When the atmosphere of MidEast is securitized, the answer will be as well
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Region expects Western world to place itself in d company of true seekers of democracy& soften bitter memories of its support for dictators
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Experience of creation of AlQaeda, Taliban& modern extremist groups demonstrated one can’t use extremist groups to counter an opposing state
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014& remain impervious to the consequences of rising extremism. The repetition of these mistakes despite many costly experiences is perplexing
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Let’s recall #Iran had invited everyone to “#dialogue” before the criminal act of September 11th. 1/2
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014And had also called for “a World Against Violence & Extremism” before outbreak of the current violent atrocities. 2/2 #WAVE
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Today, again, I shall warn against spread of extremism & danger posed by inadequate understanding and incorrect approach to this phenomenon
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014There are moderate politicians& elites in our region who enjoy the confidence of their peoples. They’re neither anti-Western nor pro-Western
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014These leaders can establish the strongest national and international coalitions against violence.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014The voices of these leaders are the true voices of moderation in the Islamic world; the familiar sound of an Afghan tired of war; 1/2
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014an Iraqi victim of extremism, a Syrian fearful of terrorism; and a Lebanese worried over violence and sectarianism. 2/2
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014I believe if countries claiming leadership of the coalition, do so to continue their hegemony in the region, they’d make a strategic mistake
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014I warn that if we do not muster all our strengths against extremism and violence today, ½
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014and fail to entrust the job to the people in the region who can deliver, tomorrow the world will be safe for no one. 2/2
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014We consider interaction & confidence building among states of the region as fundamentally essential for conflict resolution. #UNGA69
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014We support any measure to promote coop b/w Islamic nations to combat extremism, threats & aggression and are prepared to play positive role.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014We placed serious & honest negotiations on the agenda, not as a result of sanctions or threat, but rather because of the will of our people
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014#Nuclear issue could only be resolved through negotiation, and those who may think of any other solution are committing a grave mistake.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014No one should doubt that compromise & agreement on this issue is in the best interest of everyone especially that of the nations of region.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014The #IranTalks between Iran and the 5+1 have continued during the past year with seriousness and optimism on both sides.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014According to all international observers, the Islamic Republic of Iran has carried out its commitments in good faith. #IranTalks
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014We are committed to continue our peaceful #nuclear program, including enrichment,1/2
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014and to enjoy our full nuclear rights on Iranian soil within the framework of international law. 2/2 #UNGA69
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Prerequisite of success in #IranTalks: strict implementation of commitments, & avoidance of excessive demands by our counterparts. #UNGA69
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014A final accord re Iran’s peaceful nuclear program can serve as beginning of collaboration aimed at promoting security, peace & development.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014People of Iran can’t place trust in any security cooperation between their government with those who have imposed sanctions
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014The people of Iran are devoted to certain principles and values at the apex of which are: independence, development and national pride.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014If this obvious national fact is not understood by our negotiating partners, a historic and exceptional opportunity will be lost.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014We are determined to continue our confidence building approach and our transparency in this process. #IranTalks
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014If our interlocutors are also equally motivated & flexible, we can reach a longstanding agreement within the time remaining. 1/2 #IranTalks
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014then an entirely different environment will emerge for coop at regional & inter'l levels e.g. combating violence & extremism in region. 2/2
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Arriving at a final comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran will be a historic opportunity for West to show that it does not oppose 1/3
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014advancement & development of others, & does not discriminate when it comes to adhering to international rules and regulations. 2/3
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014This agreement can carry a global message: conflict resolution can happen through #negotiation & respect not through conflict& sanction. 3/3
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Right now, meeting with Didier Burkhalter, President of the National Council of Switzerland. #ConstructiveEngagement pic.twitter.com/Qs7205xoCP
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Right now, meeting with Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia. #ConstructiveEngagement #UNGA69 pic.twitter.com/qzQi02DKTQ
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Getting ready to interview Iranian President @HassanRouhani. pic.twitter.com/YfcIiah14G
— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) September 25, 2014Right now, discussing current affairs with @camanpour pic.twitter.com/0PvcAjHVd6
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Video from our program with #Iran's President @HassanRouhani is up: https://t.co/bKjtPZrcGV @NewAmerica @FareedZakaria
— Suzanne DiMaggio (@suzannedimaggio) September 25, 2014Right now meeting with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, German Foreign Minister at our hotel. #ConstructiveEngagement pic.twitter.com/GddiCyUDzy
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) September 25, 2014Iranian Pres @HassanRouhani says U.S.-led attacks on ISIS are mostly for show, not victory: http://t.co/0iXGuKLxBu pic.twitter.com/VbyA3ojqYU
— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) September 26, 2014