France: Macron condemns COVID epidemic of disinformation

French President Emmanuel Macron, acknowledging he 'believed in science" criticized attacks on the World Health Organization by "the epidemic of disinformation" surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Humanity will overcome this pandemic. A cure will be found," Macron said in a recorded message delivered Tuesday during the 75th UNGA.

"As we await that moment, everyone knows that we must learn to live with the virus. We have no choice," Macron emphasized.

"This new reality, this new world reality is clear. It's brutal. It's dizzying. And we must face it."

Macron warned the international; community about "the collapse of our frameworks of cooperation."

"Today's world cannot be left to the rivalry between China and the United States, regardless of the weight in the world that these two great powers share, regardless of the history that ties us, especially to the United States."

Macron urged the General Assembly to "make sure that Iran never has access to a nuclear weapon" and fulfill the Iran nuclear nuclear deal known as JCPOA.

Turning to North Korea, Macron said France supported efforts undertaken by the United States to allow negotiations, "even if tangible results have not yet been achieved."

"What we're looking for now is specific gestures of commitment and engagement by North Korea," Macron said.

North Korea "needs to commit to a denuclearization process which is complete, verifiable and irreversible," Macron said.

"It's the only way to achieve a political solution. Lasting peace in the Korean Peninsula."