Meeting in new york. Live now to my colleague Caitriona Perry in new york. We arejust we are just awaiting the arrival of President Joe Biden and if you hear a loud noise coming past me it is his motorcade. World leaders have been arriving in the General Assembly got under way an hour ago. Weve heard from the Secretary General and the first world leader, the brazilian president , is addressing the semi. Oncejoe biden has arrived he will take the stage and we will bring that life to you on bbc news. I am joined by our correspondent. Very interesting speech earlier today from the un Secretary General and antonio cattell as saying its reform or rupture, the world has changed and our institution has not. Very strong words from him. Words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted to words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted to start words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted to start very words from him. 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