The U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change says the US and China joining up brings the total so far to just over 39 percent.
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“We don’t make apologies for pushing a little bit harder when it comes to press access”, Obama said.
The official said the two leaders also had discussions on cyber security but did not provide additional details about the scope of the conversation.
A tarmac tiff between United States and Chinese officials as President Barack Obama arrived in the city of Hangzhou prompted the posting – and prompt deleting – of an uncharacteristically sarcastic tweet by a USA spy agency. Erdogan said Sunday he plans to submit this evidence once it’s fully collected.
The U.S. has also expressed concern about Turkey’s recent operations across its border into Syria.
“Years ago, countries like China and India did not like climate change issues to be discussed outside the UN framework, but after the surprisingly good outcome from Paris, UNFCCC is very keen to broaden the venues for discussions to make the Paris Agreement a reality”, Leipold said.
Then, a Chinese security official blocked National Security Adviser Susan Rice on the tarmac and yelled at another United States official trying to help journalists get closer to Obama.
The official said the USA was eager to find an agreement quickly, mindful of the deteriorating conditions around the besieged city of Aleppo.
The 11th summit of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies concluded here on Monday, reaching consensus on a wide range of important topics, Chinese President Xi Jinping told reporters.
To the frustration of the White House, these weighty matters seemed to be overshadowed by a made-for-social-media moment from Obama’s arrival at the airport.
Mr. Obama arrived to no red-carpeted stairs for Air Force One and open quarreling on the tarmac between Chinese and USA officials over press access. We’ve since had more than seven years of leading from behind, standing “shoulder to shoulder” with the “international community”, snubbing of allies, appeasing of enemies and cutting America down to size.
“I think the Turkish people are going to be debating this and working through this over the next several months”, the president said. The emerging deal is expected to also include provisions to ensure aid can reach besieged areas of Syria and steps to prevent Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government from bombing areas where US -backed rebels are operating.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May sought to reassure other leaders that Britain’s decision to leave the European Union won’t further disrupt global trade.
Turnbull said he discussed the South China Sea with Xi, and the importance of complying with global law.
It was Mr. Obama’s first face-to-face encounter with May since she replaced David Cameron, a close Obama ally who resigned in the aftermath of the Brexit vote.
The White House wants to determine whether the Minsk ceasefire can be implemented before Obama leaves office in January, or whether economic sanctions on Russian Federation will need to be extended, the official said.
Ms. May insisted during a joint appearance with Mr. Obama that exit negotiations would move forward.
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“They did things that weren’t anticipated”, she said.
