
The Ambassador of Kuwait to India, H.E. Meshal Mustafa Al-Shamali, met with Ajay Mathur, Secretary-General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), in New Delhi today, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in developing sustainable energy solutions.
The meeting took place against the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait in December last year, during which both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the International Solar Alliance.
Ambassador Al-Shamali emphasized that Kuwait’s membership in the Solar Alliance marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to develop sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions.
According to the Ambassador’s office, the discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Kuwait and the ISA, particularly in advancing solar energy technologies to contribute to a low-carbon future.
During the meeting, Ambassador Al-Shamali also explored opportunities to leverage the ISA’s expertise in training Kuwait’s technical teams and fostering knowledge exchange to expand the country’s growing solar energy sector.
The ISA Secretary-General Ajay Mathur appreciated Kuwait’s decision to join the Alliance, calling it a historic and significant development given Kuwait’s prominent role in the global energy sector. Mathur expressed his eagerness and anticipation for enhanced bilateral cooperation between Kuwait and the International Solar Alliance.
It is worth noting that the International Solar Alliance was jointly launched by India and France at the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. The initiative aims to promote solar energy as a sustainable solution for energy access and combating climate change.
Headquartered in India, the ISA plays a crucial role in fostering global cooperation in the solar energy sector, enhancing energy security, and supporting the transition to cleaner energy systems.
India is gradually shifting towards green energy solutions by harnessing solar energy to reduce carbon emissions from conventional power generation and vehicular movement.