Monday, December 10, 2018

India, Iceland: Discussions Held on Geothermal Energy Cooperation

India, Iceland discuss geothermal energy cooperation (SME Times)

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
and Icelandic Foreign Minister Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson
(Photo courtesy IAMS/MEA)
India and Iceland discussed cooperation in geothermal energy among other areas during a bilateral meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Icelandic Foreign Minister Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson here on Saturday.

"The two Ministers noted that in the areas such as geothermal energy, fisheries, IT, pharmaceuticals and tourism, both countries could establish strong partnership," the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement following the meeting.

Ahead of the meeting, Thordarson told IANS that his country was keen to share its experience in generating geothermal energy.

"Geothermal energy is a renewable source of energy and we want to share our experience with India," he said.

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