New Delhi: India has officially withdrawn its bid to host the Conference of the Parties (COP) climate summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the decision was taken in view of evolving global consensus and scheduling considerations around future COP hosting cycles. He did not cite any specific reason for the withdrawal.
Climate diplomacy role
The government, however, reiterated that India will continue to actively participate in global climate negotiations and multilateral forums. Officials stressed that the move does not affect India’s broader commitment to climate action.
India remains a key voice in climate diplomacy, particularly on issues such as climate finance, energy transition, and equitable sharing of responsibilities between developed and developing nations.
Hormuz talks invite
In a related development, Jaiswal also confirmed that India has received an invitation to participate in a meeting convened by Britain and France on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting is scheduled to begin within the next few hours, amid ongoing concerns over disruptions in the strategic waterway. Officials said that India will continue to engage on both climate and energy security issues at the global level.