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India-EU Clean Energy Partnership: Solar, Wind and Green Hydrogen Push

India and the European Union are deepening their collaboration on clean energy and climate initiatives. Officials from both sides met to review progress in solar, wind and green hydrogen projects. Denmark has thrown its support behind finalizing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement during its EU presidency. The partnership also expands to include defense cooperation and Arctic research initiatives.

Key Points: India EU Review Clean Energy Climate Partnership Cooperation

  • India and EU officials met in Brussels to review clean energy partnership progress
  • Focus areas include solar energy, wind power and green hydrogen development
  • Denmark supports early conclusion of India-EU Free Trade Agreement
  • Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in defense, security and Arctic issues
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India, EU review cooperation on clean energy, climate partnership

India and EU strengthen clean energy cooperation in solar, wind and green hydrogen. Denmark supports early conclusion of India-EU FTA during its EU presidency.

"They reviewed cooperation under the India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership, including in the areas of solar, wind and green hydrogen - Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson"

Brussels, November 21

MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George met with Directorate-General for Energy, European Commission, Ditte Juul Jorgensen on Thursday (local time) and reviewed cooperation under the India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

"Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge met DG ENER @Energy4Europe Ms. Ditte Juul Jorgensen. They reviewed cooperation under the India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership, including in the areas of solar, wind and green hydrogen," Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

Meanwhile, the 8th India-Denmark Foreign Office Consultations took place in New Delhi on Monday.

"It was co-chaired by Secretary (West) Sibi George and State Secretary for Foreign Policy Lotte Machon. They took stock of the ongoing bilateral cooperation under the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and the Joint Action Plan for the term 2021-26, the Ministry of External Affairs shared in a post on X.

According to the MEA, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further expand the scope of collaboration in areas such as political engagement, trade and investment, renewable energy, sustainability, clean technologies, circular economy, shipping, water, agriculture & animal husbandry, food processing, research and development, and mobility.

Notably, they also agreed to further cooperation in the areas of defence & security, new and emerging technologies and the Arctic. Both sides reiterated their commitment towards fighting terrorism in all its manifestations.

"Denmark is a trusted partner in the EU. The Danish side reiterated its support for the early conclusion of India-EU FTA during Denmark's ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Both sides exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and agreed to strengthen multilateral cooperation", MEA said in a post on X.

As per a statement by the MEA, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation under the framework of the India-EU Strategic Partnership during Denmark's ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The Danish side reiterated its support for the early conclusion of an ambitious and mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement. Discussions were also held on multilateral cooperation, including in the UN and the Arctic.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Hope the FTA negotiations conclude soon. This could be a game-changer for Indian manufacturing and clean tech exports. The EU market access would be huge for our startups working on green hydrogen.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the cooperation, I hope we're not just importing European technology. We need to ensure technology transfer and build our own R&D capabilities. Make in India should be the focus!
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Sarah B
Good to see India taking leadership in climate partnerships. The inclusion of Arctic cooperation is interesting - shows our global environmental responsibility is expanding beyond just our region.
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Vikram M
Defence and security cooperation with Denmark? That's unexpected but welcome. Diversifying our partnerships makes strategic sense. The terrorism mention is important given current global situation.
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Michael C
As someone working in renewable energy sector, this partnership could create many job opportunities for Indian youth. Hope the benefits reach small towns and villages too, not just metro cities.

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