India calls for concerted efforts to ensure energy security in Asia

India Wednesday called for concerted efforts across Asia to ensure energy security in the region for sustainable development and poverty eradication by pursuing non-polluting renewable sources such as solar power.

Speaking at the 16th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) in Doha, Qatar, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh urged the Member States to join the International Solar Alliance launched in November 2015.

Emphasising on the theme "Partners in Progress, he underlined India's desire for working cooperatively with all ACD Member States in line with the Government of India's approach of "Collective Efforts, Inclusive Growth.

He stressed on the need for concerted efforts across Asia to ensure energy security in the region for sustainable development and poverty eradication by pursuing non-polluting renewable sources such as solar power.

The minister also underscored the keenness of India, being a founder member of ACD, to play an enabling role for ...