Modi reaches Paris to attend climate summit

Paris, Nov 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Sunday to attend the Conference of Parties (CoP) 21 climate summit that will begin on Monday.

Modi is scheduled to launch a 122-country solar alliance with French President Francois Hollande on Monday.

"President @fhollande & I will jointly host a meeting of International Solar Alliance," Modi tweeted ahead of his departure from New Delhi on Sunday afternoon.

The prime minister is also scheduled to hold a meeting with US President Barack Obama on the sidelines of the summit.

"Will also attend 'Mission Innovation' hosted by @POTUS (President of the United States)," Modi's tweet read.

He will also inaugurate an Indian pavilion on climate change at the annual summit.

"At the @COP21 will inaugurate India Pavilion, showcasing India's harmony with nature, environment & commitment to mitigate climate change," Modi said in another tweet.