Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy receives call from COP26 president

Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy receives call from COP26 president
Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy Adel Al-Jubeir received a phone call from British MP Alok Sharma on Tuesday. (File/AFP)
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Updated 23 August 2022
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Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy receives call from COP26 president

Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy receives call from COP26 president
  • Two officials discussed Saudi Arabia’s climate action plans
  • COP27 will be held from November 6 to 18 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy Adel Al-Jubeir received a phone call from British member of parliament Alok Sharma on Tuesday.

Sharma, who is also the president for COP26, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, said the two officials “had a useful discussion about Saudi Arabia’s climate action plans including on its 2030 nationally determined contribution, long term strategy, and renewables.”

They also exchanged views on issues of common interest.

The 27th edition of the climate change conference, more commonly referred to as COP27, will be held from November 6 to 18 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.