India Committed To Support Africa's Energy Transition Through Clean Energy Technologies: S Jaishankar

Addressing a virtual event, S Jaishankar said India's activities and initiatives in African nations are designed to respond to the needs of Africa and the priority of its people.

Emphasising that African nations have shown "great interest" in the India-led International Solar Alliance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said New Delhi is committed to supporting Africa's energy transition through rapid deployment of clean energy technologies. Addressing a virtual event, Mr Jaishankar said India's activities and initiatives in African nations are designed to respond to the needs of Africa and the priority of its people. "India is committed to supporting Africa's energy transition through rapid deployment of clean energy technologies. African nations have shown great interest in International Solar Alliance," the minister said at the inaugural session of 16th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India and Africa Project Partnership. "Whether it is in power, water or agriculture, a closer collaboration can help build Africa greener. The full potential of our green technology and practices should be more aggressively exploited in the days to come," he added.