Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday landed in Dubai the place he’ll attend the World Local weather Motion Summit in the course of the United Nations ‘Convention of the Events’ on local weather, often known as COP28.
He was acquired by UAE’s Inside Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the airport.
“Landed in Dubai to take part in the COP28 Summit. Looking forward to the proceedings of the Summit, which are aimed at creating a better planet,” PM Modi tweeted on X.
The Prime Minister will maintain conferences with international leaders and take part in particular occasions geared toward furthering local weather motion, Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated.
The World Local weather Motion Summit is the high-level phase of the COP28. A number of world leaders are set to attend the assembly to debate methods to cut back greenhouse fuel emissions and successfully fight local weather change.
PM Modi is scheduled to take part in three different high-level facet occasions as properly. The COP28 is happening from November 30 to December 12 underneath the presidency of the UAE.
Earlier than his departure to Dubai, PM Modi stated India had “walked the talk” on local weather motion and asserted it was excessive on precedence throughout New Delhi’s G20 Presidency.
PM Modi stated he was pleased to see the COP28 Summit being underneath the presidency of the UAE, which has been an vital companion for India within the area of local weather motion.
“In keeping with our civilisational ethos, India has always laid emphasis on climate action even as we pursue social and economic development,” he stated.
The Prime Minister stated COP28 may even present a chance to overview progress made underneath the Paris Settlement and chart a path for future course on local weather motion.
“The New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration includes numerous concrete steps on climate action and sustainable development. I look forward to the COP-28 taking forward the consensus on these issues,” he stated.
“At the Voice of Global South Summit convened by India, the Global South spoke for the need for climate action based on the principles of equity, climate justice, and common but differentiated responsibilities, as well as a greater focus on adaptation,” he added.
PM Modi harassed it was vital that efforts of the creating world be supported with ample local weather financing and expertise switch.
“India has walked the talk when it comes to climate action. Our achievements in different sectors like renewable energy, energy efficiency, afforestation, energy conservation, Mission LiFE are testament to the commitment of our people towards earth,” he stated.
“I look forward to joining special events including on climate finance, Green Credit initiative and LeadIT. I also look forward to the opportunity to meet some of the other leaders present at Dubai, and discuss ways to accelerate global climate action,” he additional stated.