Arriving for India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, Canada’s Tim Hodgson wasted no time, engaging Union Ministers HD Kumaraswamy and Piyush Goyal in strategic discussions on energy futures during his four-day Delhi sojourn.
Kumaraswamy shared meeting snapshots on X, outlining pursuits in critical minerals, green transport, and high-tech manufacturing. He lauded Modi’s leadership in building India’s path to developed status by 2047 and sustainability goals via a resilient industrial setup.
Key reviews covered EV collaborations, battery advancements, and supply chain sustainability, attended by top officials zeroing in on mobility and minerals.
Goyal expressed satisfaction post-meet, detailing dialogues on secure energy, renewables, minerals, and bilateral prosperity. The new Parliament tour highlighted India’s blend of legacy and modernity.
Modi’s virtual IEW inauguration spotlighted India-EU FTA as an exemplary pact. He welcomed the energy fraternity, touting India’s vast prospects and IEW’s evolution into a key global venue.
Dignitaries included Puri, UAE’s Al Jaber, Hodgson, and regional ministers. Global participation from key regions amplifies IEW’s diplomacy role, with 75,000+ attendees from over 120 nations forecasted.