"Lavrov welcomed the intention of the new US administration to return to this key multilateral agreement, which provides a reliable international legal basis for a long-term climate settlement," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
On the Russian side, it was emphasized that Moscow, as one of the leaders in this process, "is open for an honest and mutually respectful dialogue in the field of reducing greenhouse gas emissions," as well as ensuring the universal nature of the climate regime under the auspices of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Lavrov and Kerry agreed to establish contacts between the competent structures of Russia and the United States in connection with the upcoming preparations for the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC in Glasgow.
“Taking into account the chairmanship of the Russian Federation in the Arctic Council in 2021-2023.
the interlocutors agreed to develop cooperation in this format, taking into account the importance of climate issues on the Arctic agenda, ”the ministry said.
At the end of January, John Kerry announced an international summit on climate change.
On January 21, US President Joe Biden signed executive orders for the return of the United States to the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement.