Indian PM Narendra Modi will be travelling to Dubai to attend the World Climate Action Summit on November 30.
He will be visiting the city from November 30 to December 1.
As per officials, the Indian Prime Minister has been invited to the city by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
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 Modi had announced five specific targets, titled “Panchamrit”, as India’s unprecedented contribution to climate action.
He 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.