Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the G20 grouping to accelerate efforts to ensure a cleaner and more sustainable future for all.
In an address at a session on sustainable development and energy transition at the G20 summit, Modi said it is essential for developed countries to fulfil their commitments to provide technology and finance in a timely manner to the developing nations.
India is sharing its successful experiences wit all friendly countries, particularly with Global South, he said.
On challenge of climate change, the prime minister said India is the first G20 country to have fulfilled the commitments made under the Paris agreement ahead of time.
Our efforts are based on traditional Indian thought which is both progressive and balanced, he said.
The summary of Modi remarks were posted on 'X' by External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
During the New Delhi G20 summit, we had adopted the Varanasi Action plan to accelerate achievements of the SDGs