PM Narendra Modi to visit Dubai this week to attend World Climate Action Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Dubai to attend the World Climate Action Summit on Nov 30.
He will be visiting the city from November 30 to December 1.
He will be visiting the city at the invitation of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, officials said on Monday (November 27, 2023).
The World Climate Action Summit is the High-Level Segment of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
COP-28 is being held from November 28 to December 12 under the Presidency of the UAE.
"The Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC provides a unique opportunity to impart momentum for collective action towards combating the shared challenge of climate change," read a statement issued by the ministry of External Affairs.
During COP-26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister had announced five specific targets, titled "Panchamrit”, as India’s unprecedented contribution to climate action.
Prime Minister had also announced Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) on that occasion.
During his visit, the Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with some of the Leaders participating in the Summit.
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