A strategic partnership meeting between India and Africa was held on the third day of the 2026 Bharat Electricity Summit in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Minister for Power, Manohar Lal.
Other attendees included Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik, Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, Malawi's Minister of Energy and Mining, Dr. Jean Mathanga, and ministers from several African nations, along with industry leaders.
The discussions reflected a clear and forward-looking vision that India and Africa would deepen their engagement through a structured and action-oriented partnership, focused on achieving tangible results.
The meeting reiterated that both nations would work closely in areas such as renewable energy expansion, the development of interconnected grid systems, the advancement of energy storage and flexibility solutions, and capacity building through institutional strengthening.
Both sides also highlighted the importance of investment-led collaboration, technology transfer, and public-private partnerships, aiming to build an inclusive, equitable, and future-ready energy ecosystem that drives long-term socio-economic transformation.
Addressing the gathering, Minister for Power, Manohar Lal stated that power is crucial for driving economic growth, ensuring dignity, and unlocking opportunities, and highlighted the vision of "One Sun, One World, One Grid" as a transformative pathway for global energy connectivity. He extended a warm welcome to African partners and underscored the shared commitment to achieving reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. He noted that India and Africa, representing nearly one-third of the global population, share common aspirations for inclusive, equitable, and future-ready development.
