EnergyIEA confirms membership talks with India as Modi promises benefits
France, U.S. and others lend support for including 'central' player in energy transition
Analysts see India's potential inclusion in the Paris-headquartered International Energy Agency as a step forward for the global transition to cleaner power. © Reuters
KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer
February 15, 2024 14:30 JST
NEW DELHI -- The International Energy Agency has announced it will begin talks with India on its request to become a full member, taking note of the "strategic importance" of the world's most populous nation in dealing with energy and climate challenges.