India’s priorities on counter-terrorism, climate adaptation and climate finance featured prominently at a series of United Nations meetings, with Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela reiterating India’s position on terrorism and calling for greater and predictable financial and technological support for developing countries.
Dalela participated in the 7th Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, where he reiterated India’s position of zero tolerance towards terrorism and stressed that victims should remain at the centre of the global counter-terrorism agenda.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Dalela highlighted the devastating consequences of cross-border terrorism faced by India and emphasised the need to keep victims at the centre of international counter-terrorism efforts.
Focus on climate adaptation
Dalela also participated in discussions on climate adaptation and climate finance at the UN High-Level Meeting on Climate Action and Just Transition.
At the Solutions Dialogue on Financing Adaptation, he highlighted India’s early warning systems and efforts to integrate climate adaptation measures into national and state-level planning.
The MEA said Dalela called for predictable financing for country-led adaptation. He also stressed that financial support should protect vulnerable countries and communities without adding to their debt burdens.
India highlights non-fossil electricity capacity
At a separate Solutions Dialogue on Climate Finance, Dalela highlighted India’s progress in meeting its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets. According to the MEA, non-fossil sources now account for more than 54 per cent of India’s installed electricity capacity.
He also called for affordable climate finance and access to technology for developing countries. India emphasised that climate finance commitments should be new and additional rather than replacing existing development finance.
India’s position at UN meetings
The three engagements brought together India’s positions on terrorism and climate-related challenges. Dalela stressed the importance of protecting victims of terrorism while also calling for accessible, predictable and sustainable financing for countries dealing with climate risks.
The MEA highlighted India’s focus on early warning systems and climate adaptation planning, alongside its call for stronger international efforts to address the needs of terrorism victims and strengthen the global counter-terrorism agenda.