India Emphasizes Regional Energy Cooperation and Security at EAS Energy Ministers’ Meeting
India's Union Minister of State for Power, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, represented the country at the 20th East Asia Summit Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, Philippines, on October 8, 2026. During the meeting, he emphasized India's dedication to enhancing regional energy cooperation and security, aligning with the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation 2026–2030. Naik also highlighted India's achievements in the power sector, noting an installed electricity generation capacity of 558.8 GW, including significant non-fossil capacity. He reiterated Prime Minister Modi's commitment to the ASEAN Power Grid initiative, which includes training professionals to improve grid connectivity.
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