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International 23 September 2026 · Event date: 22 September 2026
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7th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue

India and OPEC held their 7th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue, co-chaired by Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais. Discussions focused on oil market stability, energy security, and timely investments across the oil industry. Both sides reviewed energy outlooks and agreed to hold the 8th meeting in Vienna, Austria.

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In Simple Words

The 7th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue was co-chaired by India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais. They discussed oil market stability, energy security, and the need for timely investments in the oil sector.

Both sides highlighted India's vital role in global energy demand and economic growth. They commended technical progress and agreed to conduct the 8th High-Level Meeting in Vienna, Austria.

Key Points

  • Co-chaired by Hardeep Singh Puri and Haitham Al Ghais.
  • Focus areas included oil market stability, energy security, and investment.
  • Reviewed short-, medium-, and long-term energy outlooks.
  • OPEC-India Energy Dialogue was launched in New Delhi in 2015.
  • The dialogue has been strong for eleven years.
  • 8th High-Level Meeting will be held in Vienna, Austria.

Exam Angle

Co-chair India
HE Hardeep Singh Puri
Co-chair OPEC
HE Haitham Al Ghais
Meeting edition
7th High-Level Meeting
Dialogue launch year
2015 in New Delhi

A. New Delhi

Source: Press Information Bureau

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