Your Excellency Mr. François Hollande, President of France,
Distinguished Heads of State and Government,
Your Excellency Mr. Laurent Fabius, President of COP21,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
You are here today to write the script for a new future.
A future of hope and promise -- of increased prosperity, security and dignity for all.
In September, you adopted an inspiring new sustainable development agenda with ambitious goals endorsed by all.
You showed your commitment to act for the common good.