Statement by Press Secretary Kirsten Allen on the Vice President’s Travel to the United Arab Emirates

Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates from December 1 to December 2 to attend the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28).

Throughout her engagements, the Vice President will underscore the Biden-Harris Administration's success in delivering on the most ambitious climate agenda in history, both at home and abroad.

Vice President Kamala Harris
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The Vice President will be joined by dozens of senior U.S. officials representing more than 20 U.S. departments and agencies. The Vice President's participation in COP28 will continue the Biden-Harris Administration's leadership on bold, global action to address the climate crisis, advance U.S. climate goals, and help ensure a strong outcome at COP28.

The Biden-Harris Administration appreciates the work of the UAE and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in organizing this critical global event.

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