India has strongly criticised the attempt by some countries to dispense with the Kyoto Protocol on climate change and re-asserted that outcome of the Copenhagen summit must be comprehensive, balanced and equitable in burden sharing by all the countries. Addressing the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Port of Spain, the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said New Delhi would resist a partial outcome. He said that the Climate Change action based on the perpetuation of poverty will not be sustainable.<br/><br/>Sharing India's views, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said the upcoming Copenhagen meet on climate change should not miss the opportunity to tackle the problem. Sarkozy, who held a luncheon meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Port of Spain said all nations need to get commitments with binding decisions.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, noting that the world is on the move to tackle climate change, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon acknowledged India's committment to use renewable energy in its effort to cut down carbon emissions.He has urged world leaders to seal a deal on climate change when they meet in Copenhagen next month. Speaking at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago, he said that with recent moves by some countries to cut emissions an agreement seems in sight . He said, our common goal is to achieve a firm foundation for a legally binding climate treaty as early as possible in 2010.
News On AIR | November 28, 2009 7:51 PM
‘India strongly criticises attempt by some countries to dispense Kyoto Protocol