Title: Sultan Al Jaber denies accusations of collusion at COP28 summit
Introduction:
COP28 President-designate Sultan Al Jaber has strongly defended himself against accusations that his team is seeking to strike fossil fuel deals on behalf of the UAE’s state-owned oil and gas company. These allegations are based on leaked confidential documents, but Al Jaber categorically denies having any knowledge of these documents. He also denies using such language in his discussions with foreign officials.
Taking stock of the case:
Following the publication of a series of articles based on leaked confidential documents, allegations of collusion between Sultan Al Jaber and the UAE oil and gas company, ADNOC, have been leveled against the President designated by COP28. These documents appeared to suggest that Al Jaber proposed new oil and gas projects to foreign officials for the benefit of the UAE.
Al Jaber’s answer:
At a press conference in Dubai, Sultan Al Jaber strongly refuted the allegations as false, incorrect and intended to harm the COP28 presidency. He said he was never aware of the documents and denied using them in his discussions with foreign officials.
Al Jaber also expressed frustration over criticism of his appointment as COP28 president-designate due to his ties to the oil and gas industry. He championed the success of the UAE’s rapid economic development as well as its relations with foreign governments and businesses. He stressed that the UAE’s reputation is built on its ability to build strong partnerships and create business opportunities, regardless of its role in COP28.
The main objective of COP28:
Al Jaber included his participation in COP28 as part of his commitment to combating climate change. He stressed that all his meetings with foreign officials were focused on his agenda for COP28 and how to implement concrete actions to achieve the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Conclusion:
Despite allegations of collusion with the oil and gas industry, Sultan Al Jaber has strongly denied any involvement and said his commitment to COP28 was focused on concrete actions to combat climate change. Although the leaked documents have raised questions, it is important to allow the presumption of innocence and allow Al Jaber to carry out his mission at COP28. The main objective must remain the search for solutions to preserve our planet and our future.