Arab Group stood by fossil fuel at summit

EVEN before the final declaration in Baku, the 22-member Arab Group had made it clear it won't accept any text at COP29 that pushed for transitioning away from fossil fuel, media reports said.

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This was in start contrast to what was announced in the Dubai meeting (COP28) last year that ended with a call to transition away from fossil fuel.

"The Arab Group will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuel," Albara Tawfiq, a Saudi official speaking on behalf of the Arab Group, said during the discussions in Baku and as reported The Arab Weekly.