**Summary of Bilateral Meeting: India and Malawi at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026**
On March 19, 2026, a bilateral meeting was held in New Delhi on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026. The meeting was chaired by Sh. Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs (India), and Dr. Jean Mathanga, Minister of Energy and Mining (Malawi).
**Key Discussion Areas and Objectives**
The ministers reaffirmed the diplomatic relations between the two nations and focused on strengthening the development partnership through the energy sector. Key areas identified for enhanced cooperation include:
* Renewable energy development.
* Expansion of electricity access.
* Strategic power sector planning.
* Capacity building and technical exchanges.
**International Cooperation**
Both parties highlighted Malawi’s membership in the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The ISA was launched by India and France in 2015 to accelerate the global deployment of solar energy. The ministers expressed a shared commitment to maintaining ongoing engagement through appropriate institutional and technical channels to further these mutual interests.
**Contact Information**
* **Media Contact:** Dr. Nimish Rustagi, Chief Media and Communications Officer, Ministry of Power.
* **Email:** nimish.rustagi[at]nic[dot]in
* **Release ID:** 2242674
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Key Entities Referenced
Bharat Electricity Summit 2026: The primary event in New Delhi where bilateral meetings between India and Malawi were held to discuss energy sector cooperation.
International Solar Alliance (ISA): A global initiative focused on solar energy deployment which Malawi is a member of, cited as a key area for bilateral cooperation.
Sh. Manohar Lal: Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, who led discussions on renewable energy and capacity building.
Dr. Jean Mathanga: Minister of Energy and Mining, Government of Malawi, who represented Malawi in strengthening the bilateral energy development partnership.
Ministry of Power: The central Indian government ministry responsible for organizing the summit and coordinating international power sector engagements.
Ministry of Power
India and Malawi Discuss Cooperation in Power
and Energy Sector at Bharat Electricity Summit
2026
Posted On: 19 MAR 2026 7:28PM by PIB Delhi
India and Malawi held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in New
Delhi between Sh. Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Government
of India, and Dr. Jean Mathanga, Minister of Energy and Mining, Government of Malawi.
The two Ministers reaffirmed the warm and friendly relations between India and Malawi and
acknowledged the importance of strengthening engagement in the energy sector as part of the broader
development partnership between the two countries.
The Ministers exchanged views on developments in their respective energy sectors and discussed
opportunities for enhancing cooperation in areas such as renewable energy development, electricity
access, power sector planning, and capacity building.
Both sides also noted Malawi’s membership in the International Solar Alliance, launched by India and
France in 2015 to promote solar energy deployment globally.
The Ministers expressed their shared interest in exploring avenues for cooperation in areas of mutual
interest in the energy sector and agreed to maintain continued engagement through appropriate
institutional and technical exchanges.The meeting was held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere and reflected the shared commitment of
both countries to further strengthen bilateral relations.
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Dr Nimish Rustagi
Chief Media and Communications Officer
Ministry of Power
nimish.rustagi[at]nic[dot]in
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