New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Delivering India's Opening Statement at the COP31, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, Narendra Bhooshan expressed gratitude to Turkiye and Australia for their leadership of COP31. He commended all Parties and negotiating groups for their efforts towards strengthening climate multilateralism and stated that India aligns itself with the statements made by G77 and China, LMDC, and BASIC.

Emphasising the importance of multilateralism, India underlined that the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement remain the most inclusive platforms where every country has a voice. India reaffirmed its faith in this process, rooted in equity and the principle of CBDR-RC. Welcoming the Presidency...