US SPECIAL ENVOY JOHN KERRY MET WITH XIE ZHENHUA CHINESE COUNTERPART IN SHANGHAI

JOINT STATEMENT 15-16 APRIL21

Responsible Author: Rahma Sophia Rachdi & Jedi Foster | Paris, Washington DC, 04/20/2021, 01:52 Time

USPA NEWS - U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua met in Shanghai on April 15 and 16, 2021, to discuss aspects of the climate crisis. At the conclusion of the discussion, the two Special Envoys released the following joint statement, marking a strong public pledge of support thanks to the climate diplomacy. John Kerry’s climate top US diplomat had gained the Chines support, during his visit to Shanghai, especially when it comes to the touchy aspect of greenhouse gases misting and its pouting negative impact o climate change. The both countries, who are the larger GHE countries emitters, « intend to develop by COP 26 in Glasgow their respective long-term strategies aimed at net zero GHG emissions/carbon neutrality ». They have agreed on « implement the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbon production and consumption reflected in the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. » We publish the full text fo the Joint statement released by the US State of Department. Source: Office of the Spokesperson, US State of Department

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REMARKS OF MICHEL BARNIER COMMISSIONER OF BREXIT OVER DIVORCE OR NEW START

SIX LESSONS FOR FRENCH PRESIDENCY OF UE

Responsible Author: Rahma Sophia Rachdi & Jedi FosterH | Paris, Washington DC, Le touquet, 04/16/2021, 23:28 Time

USPA NEWS - Michel Barnier, EU chief negotiator for Brexit since 2016, gave an introductory speech at the
BREXIT: DIVORCE OR NEW START symposium, on April 16, 2021, at the Palais des Congres du Touquet, organized by the mayor of Touquet, Daniel Fasquelle. Michel Barnier, as European Commissioner and shared with us his vision of the consequences of Brexit but also his projections, which he wants to be optimistic and constructive towards the EU and France. Michel Barnier, who was also French Minister of Agriculture, was able to highlighted the contours and issues of the sensitive subject of fishing, in British waters, to French fishermen, now subject to a post Brexit license, and endow the commercial and socio-professional, have a strong impact for the two countries, UK and France. Michel Barnier as French Minister of Foreign Affairs was also able to share with us these concerns and perspectives regarding the migratory problem on the French side, with regard to migrants whose notion of firmness as a couple of humanity must be understood. We are publishing the entirety of his exclusive Remarks, which was delivered in the presence, at Palais des Congres, Le Touquet, April 16, 2021, at 9:00 a.m

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