Indian Foreign Minister Discusses Global Energy Issues with IEA Chief

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar recently met with Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, to discuss pressing global energy issues. This meeting, part of Jaishankar's six-day trip to France and Luxembourg, focused on topics such as oil markets and nuclear energy. Jaishankar expressed his appreciation for Birol's insights and the IEA's support for India's development. Birol also shared his positive sentiments about the meeting on social media. Read on to discover more about their discussions and the implications for India's energy strategy.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 6, 2026, 09:33 IST

Meeting with IEA Executive Director

On Monday, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), to discuss various global energy topics, including oil markets and nuclear energy. Jaishankar is currently on a six-day trip to France and Luxembourg.

During the meeting, Jaishankar expressed his appreciation for Birol's insights on the global energy landscape and acknowledged the IEA's support for India's development. He shared his thoughts on social media, stating, 'It was a pleasure to meet IEA's Executive Director Fatih Birol this morning. I value his assessment of the global energy scenario and the support for India's growth.'

Birol also took to social media to express his happiness about the meeting with Jaishankar in Paris.