'Strong and excellent': UAE envoy lauds India-UAE collaboration in addressing climate change at COP28

UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali on Tuesday expressed the robust and commendable collaboration between India and the UAE in addressing climate change. In an interview with ANI, the envoy highlighted the alignment of efforts between the G20 summit and the COP28 presidency, underscoring the shared commitment of both nations to jointly tackle climate issues. “We wanted to make sure that whatever outcomes or results come out of the G20 summit translate also into certain outcomes during the COP28 presidency because there are certain overlaps,” he said.

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Addressing the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the UAE President during COP28, Alshaali said, “They discussed all sorts of topics among them, and most importantly, the COP28 presidency and climate action.” Moreover, he also emphasised that such discussions contribute to the progression of the bilateral relationship. The UAE Envoy, while shedding light on the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, highlighted significant achievements, including the operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund, boasting over USD 700 million in commitments. He applauded India’s active involvement in crucial declarations related to climate, such as climate health and climate finance. Alshaali noted that the Loss and Damage Fund’s operationalisation received strong support from India. Additionally, he expressed confidence in India’s organisational capabilities, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of India’s bid to host the COP33 Summit in 2028. With inputs from ANI