Sri Lanka is proud to be co-chair of Global Energy Convention without new coal power says President

The President made these remarks addressing the World Leaders Summit - COP 26 held in Glasgow, Scotland, on Monday (01), the Presidentail Media Division (PMD) said.

 

“It is essential that the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases fulfil their national commitments and assist developing nations navigate through the climate crisis,” the President said and called upon all nations to work together in a spirit of true cooperation to overcome this crisis and sustain humanity and our planet.

 

President Rajapaksa also said Sri Lanka welcomes investments, technology transfers, and climate financing for its ambitious sustainability efforts, along with broader development assistance to support recovery from the COVID19 pandemic.

 

Addressing the summit, US President Joe Biden said that climate change was already destroying the world, human lives and livelihoods.