India Highlights Regional Energy Cooperation and Energy Security at 20th EAS Energy Ministers’ Meeting

The Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy represented India at the 20th East Asia Summit (EAS) Energy Ministers' Meeting held in Manila, Philippines. India highlighted its commitment to regional energy cooperation, security, and sustainable energy under its Act East Policy and ASEAN partnership. Key highlights included progress in India's power sector—such as achieving 558.8 GW of installed capacity by September 2026, with non-fossil capacity making up 55%—and advancements under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. India also discussed a proposed 2,000 MW cross-border power interconnection with Singapore involving a 3,000 km transmission corridor, and expressed readiness to share expertise in renewable energy, grid integration, green hydrogen, and clean technologies.