"We will restore the balance between ecology and economy, and between our inheritance and obligation to the future," PM Modi said.
Here are the highlights of his speech:
- Let me begin by saluting President Francois Hollande for his courage and resolve for holding the summit.
- Access to energy and a better life is a universal aspiration, and so are a clean environment and clean habitat.
- As world's majority works its way to prosperity, we have to ensure in spirit of climate justice that a life of a few does not crowd out the opportunities of the many.
- Advanced countries must leave enough room for developing countries to grow.
- We can make conventional energy cleaner and develop newer source of renewable energy.
