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India-China Talks on Climate Agenda and Middle East Issues

MEA Secretary Sibi George met China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Liu Zhenmin, to exchange views on the global climate agenda. India expressed readiness to advance global climate action proactively. Separately, Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra held talks with China's Special Envoy on the Middle East Issue, Zhai Jun, on recent developments in the MENA region. China values India's role as the rotating President of BRICS and hopes for constructive messages for regional peace.

Key Points: India, China Hold Talks on Climate, Middle East

  • India and China hold talks on global climate agenda
  • MEA Secretary Sibi George meets China's Special Envoy Liu Zhenmin
  • Neena Malhotra discusses Middle East with China's Zhai Jun
  • India proactive on climate action under UNFCCC and Paris Agreement
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MEA Secy (West) holds talks on global climate agenda with China's Special Envoy

MEA Secretary Sibi George meets China's Special Envoy Liu Zhenmin on climate agenda; Neena Malhotra discusses Middle East with Zhai Jun. India proactive on global climate action.

"India remains fully engaged and continues to play a constructive and proactive role in advancing global climate action - Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, April 29

MEA Secretary Sibi George on Wednesday held talks on global climate agenda with China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Liu Zhenmin.

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that India stands ready to be proactive in terms of advancing global climate action.

In a post on X, Jaiswal said, "Secretary (West) Sibi George met China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Mr. Liu Zhenmin and exchanged views on the global climate agenda. India remains fully engaged and continues to play a constructive and proactive role in advancing global climate action, including through the multilateral climate process under the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement."

Earlier, Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong noted that China values India's role as the rotating President of BRICS.

In a post on X, he said, "Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, met with India's Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra in New Delhi on Thursday. China and India are both major developing countries and have maintained communication on major international and regional issues."

"China values the important role India plays as the rotating presidency of BRICS, and hopes that the BRICS consultation on Middle East affairs will send a clear, constructive message for regional peace and stability," he added.

Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs, Neena Malhotra, held talks with China's Special Envoy on the Middle East Issue, Zhai Jun on the sidelines of BRICS MENA Consultations.

Malhotra and Zhai talked about recent developments in the MENA region.

In a post on X, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said, "On the margins of the ongoing BRICS MENA Consultations, China's Special Envoy on the Middle East Issue, Mr. Zhai Jun met Secretary (South) Dr. Neena Malhotra. Both sides held a constructive exchange on recent developments in the MENA region and also discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two sides."

- ANI

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Priya S
At least on climate, we can find common ground. India has massive renewable energy ambitions and China makes most of the solar panels we buy. So practical cooperation makes sense. But we must ensure technology transfers come without strings attached.
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Rohit P
India is doing its part while developed nations still lag on climate finance promised. If China and India can align positions in UNFCCC, smaller developing countries will benefit too. But we need to be careful - Chinese climate aid sometimes comes with geopolitical goals.
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Kavya N
Finally some sensible engagement! Climate change is the real threat to humanity, and both India and China have huge populations to protect. Clean energy collaboration, technology sharing, and green hydrogen talks would be game changers. Let politics not spoil this opportunity.
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Sneha F
I appreciate India being proactive but let's be honest - both countries are among the top emitters. Talks are good but actions matter more. China still pushes coal plants globally and India's coal use is rising too. We need real commitments, not just diplomatic statements.
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Sarah B
This is exactly the kind of diplomacy that's needed. The US and Europe are stepping back on climate commitments somewhat, so developing countries taking leadership is crucial. India and China together can shape the global climate agenda positively. Very encouraging! šŸŒšŸ’š
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