‘Beyond embarrassing’ – Peters’ Paris remarks draw fire for talking down Pacific climate diplomacy

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By Shannon Morris-Williams

Foreign Minister and NZ first leader Winston Peters says he wants to revisit the Paris Agreement with Pacific leaders because some may be unaware of how it’s structured.

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