Ministers recognized importance of regional energy security
Power Minister Manohar Lal and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Bhutan, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, have reaffirmed the special and enduring partnership between their two countries in the power sector, and reviewed the progress of ongoing cooperation and discussed avenues for further strengthening collaboration across the energy sector.
The two Ministers held wide-ranging discussions on hydropower development, cross-border electricity trade, transmission connectivity, renewable energy, institutional cooperation and capacity building during their meeting in New Delhi on 7 Aug.
They also reviewed the progress made under the bilateral institutional mechanisms established to facilitate regular engagement and enhance cooperation in the power sector. Among the key hydropower projects discussed were Punatsangchhu-I, Punatsangchhu-II, Sankosh and Chukha.
Recognizing the importance of energy cooperation in promoting sustainable development and regional energy security, both sides reiterated their commitment to further deepen collaboration through continued dialogue, close coordination and timely implementation of mutually beneficial initiatives.
Manohar Lal reiterated India’s steadfast commitment to supporting the long-standing India-Bhutan partnership in the power sector. Lyonpo Gem Tshering appreciated India’s continued support and conveyed Bhutan’s commitment to further expanding the energy partnership.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both Ministers expressing satisfaction over the progress achieved in bilateral energy cooperation and reaffirming their shared resolve to further strengthen the India–Bhutan partnership for the benefit of both countries. fiinews.com
