The United Arab Emirates planned to use its role as the host of UN climate talks as an opportunity to strike oil and gas deals, the BBC has learned.
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Leaked briefing documents reveal plans to discuss fossil fuel deals with 15 nations.The UN body responsible for the COP28 summit told the BBC hosts were expected to act without bias or self-interest.The UAE team did not deny using COP28 meetings for business talks, and said "private meetings are private".It declined to comment on what was discussed in the meetings and said its work has been focused on "meaningful climate action".
The UN body responsible for the COP28 summit told the BBC hosts were expected to act without bias or self-interest.
The UAE team did not deny using COP28 meetings for business talks, and said "private meetings are private".
About The United Arab Emirates:
Capital: Abu Dhabi
President: Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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