On Sept 11 in New Delhi, China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) chairman Dai
Houliang met India's petroleum and natural gas minister Puri to discuss
deepening cooperation. Dai said CNPC is willing to implement bilateral leaders'
consensus, strengthen communication and coordination, and seek expanded
cooperation in oil and gas, new energy and green/low‑carbon areas; Puri said the
ministry places high importance on ties with CNPC and, as large energy importers
and consumers, India and China will strengthen communication based on existing
cooperation.