"I plan to convene a meeting at the level of leaders of the countries so that we can assess the collective progress achieved," TASS quotes him as saying at an online multilateral meeting on climate organized by the United States.

Biden added that Washington will work to intensify international clean energy efforts.

“Our plan is to kick-start this effort by bringing ministers together in January to discuss clean energy goals that can support transportation, industry, and the construction sector,” the American leader said.

Earlier, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said that China is ready for dialogue and interaction with the United States on the fight against climate change and the coronavirus pandemic.