Fabius hails UAE's major role in Climate Change Summit

12/10/2015 8:44:54 AM

(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))

PARIS 10th December 2015 (WAM)French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius who heads the 21st Session of the Conference of Parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris has commended the active role played by the UAE delegation at the world environment summit.

He told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) in a statement that the UAE has been a major player given its effective role to make the event a success.

"I was honoured to visit the UAE pavilion on the sidelines of the Summit where I met the UAE official delegation and held discussions. We share the same vision and orientation with respect to the issues of the reduction of global warming and reduction of the carbon dioxide proportion in the air to protect the planet's climate" he said.

Fabius expressed his admiration at the huge projects unveiled by the UAE in the areas of clean energy and renewable energy during the Summit adding that these projects will make the UAE a major player when it comes to tackling global warming.

He noted that he has been briefed of these projects deeming them the best and smartest investment options.

Regarding strong friendship and quality of investments in the area of technology the French foreign minister said "We will work together in the best interests of France and the UAE in the area of clean energy exactly like our co-operation in other fields."

He congratulated the UAE leadership and people on the 44th National Day.

While visiting the UAE pavilion Fabius expressed his admiration at the participation of the UAE in terms of various activities and design and beauty of the pavilion. He held talks with the UAE delegation.

WAM/Majok

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