New Delhi, March 21, 2026: On the third day of the Bharat Energy Summit (BES) 2026, the India–Africa Strategic Partnership Meet was held, bringing together ministers, ambassadors, senior officials, and global sector leaders to enhance cooperation in the power sector.
The session began with a welcome address by Jitendra Srivastava, Chairman & Managing Director of REC Limited. This was followed by context-setting remarks by the CMD of NTPC and the CEO of Africa 50.
Key addresses were delivered by the Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, the Chief Minister of Haryana, and the Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy.
The meet saw high-level participation from African countries, including ministers from Mauritius and Malawi, along with ambassadors, high commissioners, and permanent secretaries. Representatives from global institutions such as Africa 50, the World Bank Group, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO), and the Africa Infrastructure Development Association (AfiDA) also took part in the discussions.
A presentation on the Indian power sector was delivered by the Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). This was followed by an interaction session between African delegates and representatives from the Central Government and the Government of Haryana, focusing on potential areas of collaboration.
During the session, African representatives shared their national priorities and outlined areas where partnerships with India could be beneficial. The discussions also focused on capacity building, institutional strengthening, and exploring opportunities through joint ventures and investment partnerships.
The session was supported by Ernst & Young (EY) as Knowledge Partner and Moderator, and facilitated engagement between Indian states and African leaders.
The meet is seen as a significant step towards building stronger India–Africa partnerships in the power sector, with a focus on sustainable growth, energy security, and infrastructure development.
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