News Release
No. 134/04
September 30, 2004
EU COMMISSION HAILS RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT DECISION TO RATIFY
THE KYOTO PROTOCOL
The European Commission welcomed warmly the decision of the Government of
Russia
to submit to the Duma the proposal to ratify the Kyoto
Protocol.
The President of the Commission, Romano
Prodi, praised the Government's proposal.
"Once the Duma confirms the ratification it means that the Kyoto Protocol
will enter into force. This is a huge success for the international fight against
climate change.
The Commission looks forward to working with Russia on carrying out the Protocol.
I have always held the view that this is in the best interest of Russia and its
people. Global climate change is a fight that our generation has to win for the
sake of the future of our children and this planet. We have no right to go back
on our promises. The Kyoto Protocol is the best available weapon in the hands
of the international community. Today President Putin has sent a strong signal
of his commitment and sense of responsibility," the President stated.
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