IEA Ministerial Meeting

The IEA Ministerial Meeting 2026 was held on 18-19 February 2026 in Paris, France.

• Aim: To address global energy challenges including energy security, affordability, sustainability, and rising demand.

Organised by: International Energy Agency (IEA).

Key Outcomes

• Expansion of cooperation under the Critical Minerals Security Programme.
• Strengthening institutional ties with countries like Brazil, Colombia, India, and Vietnam.
• Integration of Clean Cooking Alliance into IEA framework.

Key highlights

• Participation from 54 countries and major global energy stakeholders.
• Focus on resilient energy systems and supply chain diversification.
• Invitation to Colombia for membership and progress toward India’s membership discussions.

Impact

• Strengthened global energy governance and cooperation.
• Enhanced focus on critical minerals, ....