Keen to hammer out a successful deal at the Copenhagen climate change summit, US President Barack Obama today reached out to his Brazilian counterpart Lula Da Silva and Tillman Thomas Prime Minister of Grenada to discuss the issue with the two leaders.
"This is part of his effort to advance a positive outcome at Copenhagen," the White House said on the eve of Obama's departure for the Denmark Capital.
"President Obama stressed to President Lula the importance of our two countries continuing to work closely to help achieve a robust agreement that makes real progress in forging global action to confront the threat of climate change," the White House said.
Obama noted the key role Brazil is playing, and explained both the steps that have been taken in the United States, and his commitment to an agreement in Copenhagen with emissions reductions, financing, and a transparent and internationally verifiable compliance regime.
He emphasised the need for a strong foundation that includes action by all countries, the statement said.