Sharing India's views, French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Saturday said the upcoming Copenhagen meet on climate change should not miss the opportunity to tackle the problem. President Sarkozy, who held a luncheon meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Port of Spain said India has nothing to lose and everything to gain by being in Copenhagen. Addressing a press conference, he said, If India is to be heard, it needs to be present and expressed hope that Dr Singh will attend the meet being held on 18th of December. According to sources, as of now, Prime Minister is not going to Copenhagen where Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh will be representing India at the meet. President Sarkozy's views reflect those of India which has been insisting that the efforts to take some decision should not be given up and some results must be achieved at the upcoming meeting. The French President said all nations need to get commitments with binding decisions, adding the industrial and emerging countries like Brazil must commit to a 50 per cent carbon reduction by 2050.
News On AIR | November 28, 2009 11:29 AM
President Sarkozy urges PM to attend Copenhagen Climate Summit