India and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening energy cooperation during the 5th India-Australia Energy Dialogue, held in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting was co-chaired by Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen.
Senior officials from Power Ministry, New and Renewable Energy Ministry, Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, Mines Ministry, and Coal Ministry participated in the discussions. They presented progress reports and outlined future cooperation pathways identified during their respective Joint Working Group meetings ahead of the dialogue.
The talks focused on advancing the global transition to net-zero emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting enabling technologies. Both sides acknowledged the growing role of green hydrogen in meeting clean energy goals and reaffirmed their commitment to being reliable and trusted partners for energy resources.
The dialogue also emphasized the need for diversified, secure, and resilient supply chains in the energy sector to ensure stability and sustainability.
Highlighting the strategic importance of the partnership, the ministers noted that the India–Australia energy collaboration continues to play a pivotal role in promoting secure, robust, and sustainable energy systems across the Indo-Pacific region.
