12-13-2015, 09:01 AM
"All parties have made a correct choice that is beneficial for their own people, responsible for future generations and conducive to sustainable development around the world," he said through a translator.
"This indeed is a marvellous act that belongs to our generation, and all of us."
In the years-long quest for a pact to commit all the world's nations to greenhouse gas curbs, Beijing and New Delhi have often clashed with the United States and other developed nations in the UN climate forum.
Along with other developing nations, they have resisted efforts to have onerous emissions-cutting obligations placed upon them, and have insisted on assurances of finance from rich nations -- which objected in return.
These issues have caused many a fallout over the years. But on Saturday, the enmity dropped away.
"After relentless efforts, the Paris agreement that we have achieved today is an agreement that is fair and just, comprehensive and balanced, highly ambitious, enduring and effective," said Xie.
AFP
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"This indeed is a marvellous act that belongs to our generation, and all of us."
In the years-long quest for a pact to commit all the world's nations to greenhouse gas curbs, Beijing and New Delhi have often clashed with the United States and other developed nations in the UN climate forum.
Along with other developing nations, they have resisted efforts to have onerous emissions-cutting obligations placed upon them, and have insisted on assurances of finance from rich nations -- which objected in return.
These issues have caused many a fallout over the years. But on Saturday, the enmity dropped away.
"After relentless efforts, the Paris agreement that we have achieved today is an agreement that is fair and just, comprehensive and balanced, highly ambitious, enduring and effective," said Xie.
AFP
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