India -Africa Strategic Partnership Meet Convened at Bharat Electricity Summit

An India – Africa Strategic Partnership Meet was convened on the third day (21.3.2026) of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 at New Delhi today. The meeting was chaired by Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power.

The meeting was attended by Shripad Naik Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Nayab Singh Saini Chief Minister of Haryana, Dr Jean Mathanga Minister of Energy and Mining, Government of Malawi, Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50, Ministers from several African nations, leaders from the African Union and Africa50, Ambassadors, High Commissioners, representatives from power utilities, financial institutions, development partners, and industry leaders.

Offering a global investment perspective, Alain Ebobissé, CEO, Africa50, stated that it is not aid that we are seeking, we are seeking investment for impact and return. He highlighted that Africa is increasingly focusing on bankable project development, transmission expansion, and private capital mobilisation, supported by integrated planning and new investment frameworks.

Dr Jean Mathanga said that there is a need to bolster sustainable development and long-term economic growth through renewable energy initiatives, including low-cost solar solutions for rural and remote areas, wind energy projects, and a robust energy transition bearing the Indian footprint.(UPDATED ON 21ST MARCH 2026)