Joshi said both nations aim to adopt best practices and enhance collaboration in renewable energy. Bowen described India as Australia’s “best friend in energy transition” and expressed his commitment to deepen the partnership. The ministers also launched the India-Australia Green Hydrogen Taskforce Report, which outlines a roadmap for joint initiatives.

The meeting highlighted mutual efforts to promote green hydrogen, solar energy, and energy storage. Joshi said the partnership would strengthen clean energy manufacturing and help both nations achieve sustainability goals. The leaders also agreed to continue high-level talks under the Renewable Energy Partnership framework.

This collaboration builds on the India-Australia Annual Summit, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese pledged to accelerate joint climate action. Both sides aim to boost investments, develop renewable technologies, and train skilled workers for the growing green energy sector.

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The visit will also include discussions with Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the 5th India-Australia Energy Dialogue. The meetings aim to strengthen collaboration in areas such as solar PV, green hydrogen, and energy storage. Both countries will explore two-way investments and skill development for the renewable workforce.

This follows the second India-Australia Annual Summit held in November 2024 on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese had expressed their ambition to accelerate climate action through joint projects and the launch of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership.

After India, Bowen will travel to China to meet Minister Huang Runqiu for the 9th Australia-China Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change in Beijing. These diplomatic engagements are part of Australia’s broader effort to strengthen international climate collaboration and renewable energy initiatives.

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In India, starting October 13, Anand will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Discussions will focus on trade diversification, energy transformation, and strategic cooperation. She will also visit Mumbai to engage with Canadian and Indian businesses to boost investment and jobs.

The visit follows recent efforts to reset India-Canada relations, including the G7 meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Mark Carney. New High Commissioners, Christopher Cooter and Dinesh K. Patnaik, have been appointed. NSA Ajit Doval also met his Canadian counterpart to discuss counterterrorism, transnational crime, and intelligence cooperation.

After India, Anand will travel to Singapore to meet Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, focusing on Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The tour will conclude in China, where she will meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss the Canada-China Strategic Partnership, building on commitments to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.

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Manohar Lal will participate in sessions on energy security, clean cooking, and sustainable industrial development. The discussions aim to boost international cooperation for affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy access. These goals are vital for economic growth and the Sustainable Development Goals.

He will showcase India’s progress in renewable energy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India now produces 50 percent of its total power capacity from renewable sources, exceeding global targets. This milestone highlights India’s strong commitment to a cleaner, greener, and inclusive energy future.

The minister will also share India’s experience in providing affordable energy, especially in rural areas. He will urge global collaboration for a just and equitable energy transition. The initiative aligns with the “One Earth, One Family, One Future” vision.

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Trump shared on Truth Social that both leaders plan to continue talks and meet in the near future, in Brazil and the US. He added that he enjoyed the call and expected stronger cooperation between the countries.

Lula also confirmed the call on X, recalling the good chemistry they shared during their brief meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York last month. Lula stressed that direct contact could restore the 201-year friendly relations between the two largest democracies in the West. He highlighted the US surplus with Brazil in goods and services.

The Brazilian President urged the US to lift tariffs on Brazilian goods. He may meet Trump again during the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia in late October. The call comes after the Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, part of broader tensions with BRICS nations. Trade talks with India have also resumed, aiming to address similar tariff issues.

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India is also seeking the removal of the additional 25 per cent tariff on Russian oil, stressing that the country should not be singled out. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised concerns over “double standards” in access to energy and food supplies during the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York, emphasizing sustained engagement on trade and priority areas. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer also participated in the discussions, which focused on trade, tariffs, and broader bilateral issues.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry described the meetings as constructive. Rubio indicated the Trump administration may reconsider the additional Russian oil tariffs on India. MEA officials reiterated that India’s stance remains firm on energy purchases and fairness, highlighting statements urging European nations to curb Russian oil imports without imposing double standards.

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At the Asia Economic Dialogue, Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (Economic Relations), explained that navigating complexity is about leveraging complementarities. He cited G20, BRICS, QUAD, and IBSA as examples of platforms where India plays an active role.Dalela emphasized that the future of economic multilateralism will depend on collective reform, cooperation, and adaptation. He added that the strength of one country alone cannot define outcomes.

By referring to both BRICS, which includes Russia and China, and QUAD, which includes the United States, Japan, and Australia, Dalela highlighted that India is not aligning with any single “camp.” The remark comes soon after US President Donald Trump tweeted about India’s closeness with China and Russia.

Dalela also stressed balance and the needs of the Global South. He raised issues such as energy security, cyber cooperation, UN reforms, climate change, and disaster relief. He underlined that development partnerships must respect sovereignty and remain transparent, viable, and sustainable.

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