PM Modi Meets Giorgia Meloni at COP28, Highlights Collaborative Efforts for Sustainability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit in Dubai, expressing anticipation for collaborative efforts between India and Italy aimed at fostering a sustainable and prosperous future. The meeting took place as part of PM Modi’s interactions during the ongoing high-level segment of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Taking to ‘X’, PM Modi shared, “Met PM @GiorgiaMeloni of Italy on the sidelines of the #COP28 Summit. Looking forward to collaborative efforts between India and Italy for a sustainable and prosperous future.”

In addition to the meeting with the Italian counterpart, PM Modi also met Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, emphasizing the significance of close cooperation among Global South countries in pursuit of a sustainable future. On ‘X’, the Prime Minister expressed his delight, stating, “Delighted to meet Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana. Our discussions underscored the importance of close cooperation among Global South countries in pursuing a sustainable future for our planet.”

Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed the COP28 Presidency’s session on Transforming Climate Finance, acknowledging the substantial impact of climate change on countries in the Global South. He emphasized the crucial role of climate finance and technology to fulfill the aspirations of these nations.

“We all know that countries in the Global South, including India, have had less of a role to play in climate change. But the impact of climate change on them is immense. Despite a lack of resources, these countries are committed to climate action,” PM Modi stated.

COP28, hosted under the Presidency of the UAE in Dubai from November 28 to December 12, serves as a pivotal platform for global leaders to address climate change challenges. This marks PM Modi’s third appearance at the World Climate Action Summit, following his participation in Paris in 2015 and Glasgow in 2021.

In September, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, where both leaders discussed the progress in diverse areas of the India-Italy Strategic Partnership. They highlighted the need for collaborative efforts in defense, new and emerging technologies, and emphasized the importance of G7 and G20 working for the greater global good.