GCC nations advocate for a balanced climate strategy, linking environmental goals with development needs, as stated by Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayen. They caution against overly critical views on fossil fuels, stressing the importance of respecting national sovereignty in energy strategies. The GCC calls for inclusive frameworks, rejecting prescriptive models that could undermine global climate agreements.
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