US Special Presidential envoy for Climate John Kerry calls on PM Modi in New Delhi

Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday. He briefed the Prime Minister on his fruitful and productive discussions over the last two days in India. He positively noted India’s Climate Actions including its ambitious renewable energy plans. He briefed the Prime Minister about the upcoming Leaders’ Summit on Climate scheduled for 22nd and 23rd April. 

Prime Minister Modi noted that India is committed to meeting its nationally determined



contributions under the Paris Agreement and that it was among the few countries on track to meet these commitments. Mr. Kerry noted that the US would support India’s climate plans by facilitating affordable access to green technologies and requisite finance. 

The Prime Minister agreed that cooperation between India and the US particularly on financing innovation and faster deployment  of green technologies would have a positive demonstration effect on other countries.