Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night arrived in Dubai, the UAE, to attend the World Climate Action Summit on Friday during the United Nations 'Conference of the Parties' on climate, known as COP28.

“I arrived in Dubai to participate in the COP28 Summit. We look forward to the proceedings of the summit that aims to create a better planet,” Modi posted on social media X (formally Twitter) soon after arriving in the UAE.

Before leaving for Dubai, Modi called for supporting developing countries with adequate climate financing and technology transfer to enable them to deal with climate change.

Modi said he was happy to see that this significant event is being held under the Presidency of the UAE, an important partner for India in the field of climate action.

"In keeping with our civilizational ethos, India has always laid emphasis on climate action even as we pursue social and economic development," he said.

"During our G20 presidency, climate was high on our priority. The New Delhi Leaders' Declaration includes numerous concrete steps on climate action and sustainable development. I look forward to the COP28 taking forward the consensus on these issues," Modi said in his departure statement.