Published: 8 July 2026PIBInternational
India, Australia Issue Joint Statement on Energy Security
On 9 July 2026, India and Australia issued a Joint Statement on Energy Security, reaffirming their status as Comprehensive Strategic Partners who share a vision of a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Both countries expressed concern over the situation in West Asia and the long-term impact of disruptions to supply chains and prices of energy, resources and other critical commodities, reaffirming their commitment to open markets and rules-based trade.
The statement recognised Australia as an important supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India, and India as an important supplier of liquid fuels and downstream products to Australia. The two sides agreed to advance bilateral energy trade and investment through the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) and to continue working towards a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
In a significant step, India and Australia finalised the administrative arrangements needed to enable the export of Australian uranium to India, strictly for peaceful purposes and under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards. Australia also noted India's Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) initiative, with both countries committing to accelerate the energy transition and strengthen cooperation on low-carbon fuels.
The two countries further committed to maintaining a stable, secure and reliable supply of energy products, including coal, diesel, other liquid fuels and natural gas, while recognising that growing electrification of their respective energy systems will be a valuable source of energy security in the future.
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Consider the following statements regarding the India-Australia Joint Statement on Energy Security (9 July 2026):
1. The two sides agreed to advance bilateral energy trade through the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) and continue work towards a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
2. Australia decided to stop acknowledging India's Global Biofuels Alliance initiative.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation · Correct answer BStatement 1 is correct — the two sides agreed to advance energy trade and investment through the ECTA and continue work towards a CECA. Statement 2 is incorrect — Australia did not stop acknowledging the initiative; instead, it noted India's Global Biofuels Alliance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the India-Australia Joint Statement on Energy Security?
It is a statement issued on 9 July 2026 by India and Australia, as Comprehensive Strategic Partners, setting out shared commitments to strengthen energy security and trade.
What did the two countries agree on regarding uranium?
They finalised administrative arrangements to enable export of Australian uranium to India for peaceful purposes only, under IAEA safeguards.
What role does Australia play in India's energy supply?
Australia is recognised as an important supplier of LNG to India, while India is recognised as an important supplier of liquid fuels and downstream products to Australia.
Which trade agreements will help advance bilateral energy cooperation?
The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), along with continuing work towards a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
Did Australia acknowledge India's Global Biofuels Alliance?
Yes, Australia noted India's Global Biofuels Alliance initiative, and both countries committed to accelerating the energy transition and cooperating on low-carbon fuels.