Bahraini-Indian cooperation in environment, climate change fields discussed

Abu Dhabi, Dr. Mohammed bi Mubarak bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, met here Leena Nandan, the Secretary at the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, on the sidelines of their participation in the Pre-Ministerial Conference (Pre-COP) of the 28th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28),

The minister lauded the deep-rooted good Bahraini-Indian relations, praising the two countries' distinguished cooperation in many fields, including the environment and climate change.

The two sides discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, particularly cooperation in the fields of environmental protection, climate change, combatting desertification and achieving sustainable development goals.

They also reviewed the topics raised during Pre-COP 28, stressing the importance of global cooperation ahead of COP 28, set to be hosted by the UAE.

Dr. Bin Daina commended the tremendous efforts exerted by the organising committee to prepare well for Pre-COP 28.

Leena Nandan praised the distinguished relations between her country and Bahrain in all fields, including the environment and climate.

She expressed thanks and appreciation to the minister for the issues raised during their meeting.

Source: Bahrain News Agency