India
and Argentina have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of
renewable energy. During the bilateral meeting between the Argentinian
delegation led by Dr. Antonio Bonafatti, Governor of Santa Fe, Rosario
Province, Argentina and Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Minister for New &
Renewable Energy, Government of India, it was decided to explore avenues
for cooperation in the fields of solar energy, wind energy and bio-fuel
generation.
Welcoming
the delegation, Dr. Farooq Abdullah underscored the important role that
India could play in developing the solar energy and wind energy
potential of Argentina. He said that under the Jawaharlal Nehru Solar
Mission, an ambitious target of 1 lakh MW of solar power has been set up
for the year 2022. India is the 5th largest wind energy producer in the
world and it could also give training to the people from Argentina in
the solar energy as well as wind energy areas.
Dr.
Antonio Bonafatti highlighted the strength of Argentina in the field of
bio-fuel generation and expressed confidence that the cooperation
between the two countries could open new vistas for export of bio-fuels
to India. Simultaneously, Indian companies could invest in Argentina in
the fields of solar power and wind energy.
Dr.
Farooq Abdullah also invited the Argentinian delegation to
visit Jodhpur for having a look at the solar power plants there and also
to visit Jaisalmer, Rajasthan to experience the wind power
generation projects that have been implemented by the ministry of new
and renewable energy.
A 39-member Argentinian delegation is on a three-day visit to India to explore strengthening of cooperation in different areas.
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