India and Australia held the 5th Meeting of the India-Australia Energy Dialogue today, 16th October 2025, in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, and Mr. Chris Bowen MP, Hon’ble Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Commonwealth Government of Australia.
The Indian delegation, comprising Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Coal, made detailed presentations on the progress achieved and future cooperation pathways under their respective Joint Working Groups convened during the run-up to the 5th Energy Dialogue.
The discussions covered aspects of global transition to net zero emissions, practical cooperation and promoting dialogue in the field of energy efficiency and enabling technologies, recognising the role of green hydrogen, reaffirming commitment to being reliable and trusted trading partners for energy resources, and recognising the importance of diversified, secure, and resilient supply chains.
The Ministers also underlined that the India–Australia partnership continues to play a pivotal role in advancing secure, robust, and sustainable energy systems in the Indo-Pacific region.
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