The Minister (P&NG) at the Opening Session of the 9th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable on 7.2.23 at 10 am made some invaluable and telling points. He emphasized upon the crucial need for energy security and justice in the world. He underlined the need for Asian nations to come together and work towards a more equitable energy future. While welcoming the Co-Host Mac Monigle, of the International Energy Forum and various excellencies and distinguished delegates highly appreciated the role played by IEF in strengthening international co – operation through dialogue between consumers and producers of energy. He further said that with new countries joining IEF and the increased role of IEF in G20, the role of IEF is bound to increase in the Energy sector.
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The Asian Roundtable should provide some crucial leads to the energy landscape of a continent which is poised to make a mark in coming decades. The developing nations and other continents will increasingly be dependent on Asia for global energy sustenance which are economically sound and environmentally prudent. The Roundtable can also be a starting point for greater co operation amongst Asian nations which include both large producers and consumers of energy.