Indiaand Japanon Tuesday agreed to initiate discussions on development of Electric Vehicles(EVs) by collaborating at a policy dialogue on next generation zero emission vehicles, an official statement said.
According to an Indian Power Ministrystatement, both countries confirmed their commitment to promoting well-functioning Energymarkets as well as cooperation on environmental measures for coal-fired power plants at the ninth IndiaJapanEnergyDialogue co-chaired by Power MinisterR.k. Singhand Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry MinisterHiroshige Seko
"Both countries agreed to initiate the discussion towards development of EVs by collaborating on the 'Policy dialogue on next generation/Zero emission vehicles'," it said.
"Both Indiaand Japanfurther confirmed their commitment to work together in promoting well-functioning Energymarkets and affirmed to promote transparent and diversified liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) market through the relaxation of destination clause.
"Both Ministers agreed on further strengthening of bilateral Energycooperation for Energydevelopment of both countries, while also contributing to worldwide Energysecurity, Energyaccess and climate change issues," it added.
According to the ministry, Indiaand Japanalso reiterated the continued importance of Coal-based Electricityin the Energymix of both countries and agreed to promote cooperation on environmental measures for coal-fired power plants.
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