Astana, Climate change is a major concern before the world today and India is working towards committed reduction in emissions and building climate resilient infrastructure, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.
Jaishankar delivered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit here in the Kazakh capital.
“He delivered the Indian statement at the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit on behalf of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Thank the leaders present for conveying their best wishes to Prime Minister @narendramodi on his re-election for a third consecutive term,” Jaishankar posted on X along with photographs.
"We are working to achieve committed emissions reductions, including transitioning to alternative fuels, adopting electric vehicles and building climate resilient infrastructure," he said.
“In this context, during India's SCO Chairmanship, a Joint Declaration on emerging fuels and a Concept Paper on decarbonization in the transport sector were approved,” Jaishankar added.
During last year's annual climate conference, Prime Minister Modi said India has already declared that it will reach Net Zero by 2070. It plans to reduce emissions intensity by 45 percent by 2030 and increase the share of fuels 50 percent non-fossils.
Comments also noted how economic development requires strong connectivity. "That can also pave the way for cooperation and trust between our societies," Jaishankar said.
“Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential for connectivity and infrastructure projects. So are non-discriminatory trade rights and transit regimes,” he said, stating: “The SCO needs to seriously deliberate on these aspects.”
Jaishankar also reminded the audience that the SCO needs to make "technology creative" and apply it to the well-being and progress of societies.
“India is among the countries that have formulated a National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence and launched an AI Mission. Our commitment to 'AI for all' is also reflected in the work within the SCO framework on a roadmap on AI cooperation," he added.
Jaishankar delivered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit here in the Kazakh capital.
“He delivered the Indian statement at the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit on behalf of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Thank the leaders present for conveying their best wishes to Prime Minister @narendramodi on his re-election for a third consecutive term,” Jaishankar posted on X along with photographs.
"We are working to achieve committed emissions reductions, including transitioning to alternative fuels, adopting electric vehicles and building climate resilient infrastructure," he said.
“In this context, during India's SCO Chairmanship, a Joint Declaration on emerging fuels and a Concept Paper on decarbonization in the transport sector were approved,” Jaishankar added.
During last year's annual climate conference, Prime Minister Modi said India has already declared that it will reach Net Zero by 2070. It plans to reduce emissions intensity by 45 percent by 2030 and increase the share of fuels 50 percent non-fossils.
Comments also noted how economic development requires strong connectivity. "That can also pave the way for cooperation and trust between our societies," Jaishankar said.
“Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential for connectivity and infrastructure projects. So are non-discriminatory trade rights and transit regimes,” he said, stating: “The SCO needs to seriously deliberate on these aspects.”
Jaishankar also reminded the audience that the SCO needs to make "technology creative" and apply it to the well-being and progress of societies.
“India is among the countries that have formulated a National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence and launched an AI Mission. Our commitment to 'AI for all' is also reflected in the work within the SCO framework on a roadmap on AI cooperation," he added.
