India and Japan need to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy, said on Thursday.
Goyal was addressing the second bilateral meeting with Motoo Hayashi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, as part of the 8th India-Japan Energy Dialogue being held in Tokyo.
The Minister said that cooperation in the energy sector should be such that Japanese technology and capital can be dovetailed with Indian high skilled human resources and 'Make in India' to create partnerships not only for the mutual benefit but also for benefit to the world.
Both ministers also reaffirmed the desire to significantly increase engagement between the two countries in areas of energy, renewable energy and energy efficient technologies.
They agreed to have frequent discussions between the Working Groups set up, through video conferences and bilateral visits so that issues related to mutual business opportunities could be taken forward expeditiously.