Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, April 24: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that India and the European Union (EU) have a shared ambition for green energy, particularly solar power, citing India’s commitment to renewable energy.
The EU President made this remarks during an event ‘Youth for a Greener Future’, organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in Delhi.
“India and the European Union have a lot in common. I’ve seen your goals to have 50 per cent of energy from renewables in 2030. We share the idea that we really have to look into solar energy, wind energy, biomass, hydropower… geothermal. These are the ingredients for the success of the economy, betterment of people and of course protection of our climate,” said the EU President.
“We also have innovation in common, and I’m deeply convinced that our world will take the right direction in cutting emissions by harnessing clean, innovative technologies, the demand for which will be enormous,” she added. On Sunday, the EU President came in India for a two-day official visit to enhance the strategic alliance between India and the EU. As President of the European Commission, she will be making her maiden trip to India.
On Sunday, the EU President came in India for a two-day official visit to enhance the strategic alliance between India and the EU. As President of the European Commission, she will be making her maiden trip to India.
During her visit, European Commission President will meet with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bilateral talks. Climate change and biodiversity loss, energy and digital transition, connectivity, security and defence, and Indo-Pacific cooperation will be at the forefront of her discussions in Delhi.
The free trade agreement, investment protection agreement, and Geographical Indications agreement would be at the forefront of the EU-India economic agenda. President von der Leyen will also speak at the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and discuss supply chain security in the energy sector with Indian and European enterprises.
