India stresses regional energy cooperation at the 20th East Asia Summit Energy Ministers' Meeting in Manila
8 October 2026
Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, spoke for India at the 20th East Asia Summit Energy Ministers' Meeting in Manila, Philippines, on 8 October 2026.
He cited installed capacity of 558.8 GW and non-fossil capacity of 308 GW, 55% of the total, as on 30 September 2026.
India and Singapore are exploring options for a proposed 2,000 MW cross-border power interconnection.
One option is a land corridor of about 3,000 km from Imphal to Singapore via Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia.
He welcomed the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation 2026-2030 and reaffirmed India's support for ASEAN's efforts on the ASEAN Power Grid.
In plain words
ASEAN Power Grid ASEAN Power Grid — A plan to link the electricity networks of ASEAN members for cross-border power trade.
East Asia Summit East Asia Summit — A leaders' forum of ASEAN members and partner countries, including India.