New Delhi, June 25 -- BRICS energy ministers on Thursday reaffirmed that energy security remains central to the grouping's cooperation, stressing the need for diversified, resilient and transparent energy systems and supply chains.

Meeting in Gurugram under India's chairship, the ministers adopted the 11th BRICS energy ministers' joint communique which said energy security remains a cornerstone of BRICS cooperation and emphasized the need for diversified, resilient and transparent energy systems and supply chains.

Power minister Manohar Lal said energy pathways would differ across countries, adding that developing countries require adequate time, resources and policy space to pursue sustainable development while meeting the legitimate a...