The process and the amount agreed upon faced strong opposition from India and other developing nations. India, a prominent voice among developing countries, rejected the proposal outright, calling the agreed-upon financial goal inadequate and unfairly distributed. Chandni Raina, adviser to the Department of Economic Affairs and part of India's negotiating team, described the sum as "abysmally poor" and "a paltry amount".
INDIA also condemned the process of adoption, calling it "stage-managed" and highlighting the lack of inclusivity in decision-making.
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