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The world needs to "deliver on the legacy" of the COP26 Climate Summit that took place in Glasgow last year, according to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
As the newest round of UN negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, got underway, Mr. Sunak tweeted.
“Today, I will join leaders from across the world at COP27,” he said. “For our children and grandchildren, we must deliver on the legacy of Glasgow and protect the future of the planet.”
The prime minister also met EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for talks at the climate summit.
The one-on-one meeting comes amid ongoing tensions with the bloc over implementing the Northern Ireland Protocol.
As well as tackling climate change, the Ukraine war and energy crisis are likely to feature in the two leaders’ talks.
The pair smiled and thanked the media at the start of the meeting.
It is the new prime minister’s first outing on the international stage since entering No 10 a fortnight ago.
(dpa/NAN)