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Indian PM may attend Cop28 meeting in Dubai

By Pramod Kumar
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Abu Dhabi in July Reuters
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Abu Dhabi in July

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the two-day world climate action summit, beginning December 1, during Cop28 in Dubai, according to an Indian media report.

Although the official announcement of Modi’s visit is awaited, the prime minister will most likely attend the summit, Times of India reported, citing sources.

Environment minister Bhupender Yadav is also expected to attend the Cop28 and participate in key negotiations during its high-level segment.

Under its presidency of Cop28, the UAE will host three high-level events focused on the global stocktake, covering mitigation, adaptation, as well as tacking and implementing various climate actions at the summit.

Cop28 will be held from November 30 to December 12 in Expo City Dubai. 

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