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India, Japan strengthen energy cooperation via ministerial dialogue

 India and Japan have been deepening their partnership in the energy sector under the Japan-India Clean Energy Partnership, with a focus on energy security, clean energy transition, and addressing climate change, according to an official release.

Both sides have institutionalized this cooperation through the India-Japan Energy Dialogue and sectoral Joint Working Groups (JWGs).

A Ministerial-level India-Japan Energy Dialogue was held through video conferencing, co-chaired by Manohar Lal, Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs and Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Government of Japan.

MoP, MNRE, MoPNG, and Ministry of Coal made detailed presentations on the progress achieved under their respective JWGs and outlined future cooperation pathways.

The ministers from India and Japan reaffirmed commitment to Energy Security & Inclusive growth, welcomed progress in areas like energy efficiency clean hydrogen, ammonia, renewable energy.

Agreed to expand cooperation on carbon capture, utilization, and storage green chemicals, biofuels, and advanced technologies in Energy Sector.

The ministers also emphasized that the India–Japan partnership will continue to play a pivotal role in advancing secure, resilient, and sustainable energy systems in the Indo-Pacific region.