It is not only because of the incidents with the Swiss, Swedish, and Spanish embassies. There is an urgent need for discussions,

I'd like to let younger (members) take the lead,

We shouldn't discuss the world of tomorrow in terms of becoming a balance to the United States. The real issue is whether the United States will define herself as part of the U.N. system-or not.

There are differences in the world community. But we have a common interest in a strong multilateral system.

If, indeed, we want to avoid a tragic confrontation, a prerequisite is that the Palestinian side grasp and understand -- and my impression is that it has grasped and understood -- that there is no more room for maneuvering,

I think Iran should really bear in mind that this step is a step in the wrong direction, ... We are trying to prevent a negative trend with fatal consequences.