Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday in a star-studded inauguration featuring performances and appearances by Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Tom Hanks.
French President Emmanuel Macron has tweeted President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcoming the United States back into the Paris climate agreement, a landmark agreement aimed at protecting the planet from the impacts of the climate crisis.
“Best wishes on this most significant day for the American people,” his message also said.
President Biden will sign a slate of executive actions in the Oval Office later on Wednesday, including rejoining the Paris Agreement. He will sign a notice that will be sent to the United Nations later today.
The United States will officially become party to the agreement in 30 days.