This Article is From Dec 12, 2015

Francois Hollande Set To Attend Unveiling Of Draft Climate Deal: Official

Francois Hollande Set To Attend Unveiling Of Draft Climate Deal: Official

French President Francois Hollande (2ndR) speaks during a meeting with various stakeholders at the World Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP21) in Le Bourget. (AP Photo)

Paris: French President Francois Hollande was expected to attend the unveiling today of a planned final draft of a UN pact to tame global warming, following marathon negotiations in the northern outskirts of Paris.

"After this last night of negotiations, the president is set to come to Le Bourget in the late morning when he may speak to the plenary session," during which the draft accord will be presented, a source at the president's office said.

The document is due to be presented to ministers at the conference being attended by ministers from 195 nations at 11:30 am (1030 GMT)
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