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international Energy Agency is looking forward to India becomng a full-time member.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Paris-based International
Energy Agency (IEA) is looking forward to India becoming a full-time
member of the agency that advises governments of 29 developed nations.
"Our
arms and hearts are open to India," IEA chief economist Fatih Birol
told reporters here on the sidelines of a workshop here jointly
organised by the IEA, NITI Aayog and The Energy and Resources Institute
(TERI).
"Before becoming a member, IEA has given enough
recognition to India," he added, referring to its plans to bring out the
India Energy Outlook report coming November.
IEA is opening up
to emerging economies for the first time since its founding four decades
ago as a grouping of advanced economies.
Petroleum Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan, who was present on the occassion, told reporters
that India has its aspirational needs which will be weighed before a
decision is made on membership.
"Had a meeting with Chief
Economist IEA, along with Vice Chairman Niti Aayog. Agreed to work
together on many areas," he tweeted.
"IEA will focus on India
for 2015 publication. Chief Economist praised Hon'ble PM's focus &
vision for the country," Pradhan added.