The decision was announced after the second core group meeting held between the two nations, lasting over two weeks and concluding yesterday in New Delhi.

Describing the youth as the "agents of change", Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav on Friday called on countries to bring young people to the centre stage of solving the climate crisis.

The Energy for Health Activation at COP28, was inaugurated by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General, WHO, Ms. Kitty van der Heijden, Deputy Executive Director, Partnerships, UNICEF and Dr. Harish Hande, CEO, SELCO Foundation.

During their first meeting since the October 7 Hamas attacks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in discussions with Israeli President Issac Herzog, reiterated the necessity of ongoing humanitarian aid for the affected population in the region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he was looking forward to meaningful dialogues and collaborations for a sustainable future at the COP-28 Summit here.

COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber on Thursday said there are strong views on fossil fuels at this year's UN climate talks and added that nothing is off the table.