NEW DELHI, India, Jan 30:  Kuwait’s Ambassador to India, Meshal Mustafa Al-Shamali, met with Ajay Mathur, the Secretary-General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss enhancing cooperation in the development of sustainable energy solutions.

Ambassador Al-Shamali shared with KUNA that the discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Kuwait and the ISA, particularly in advancing solar energy technologies to contribute to a low-carbon future.

Kuwait had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the International Solar Alliance during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait in December. Ambassador Al-Shamali emphasized that Kuwait’s membership in the ISA marks an important milestone in the country’s efforts to develop sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions.

During the meeting, the Ambassador also explored opportunities to leverage the ISA’s expertise in training Kuwait’s technical teams and fostering knowledge exchange to expand the country’s solar energy sector.

The ISA Secretary-General, Ajay Mathur, welcomed Kuwait's decision to join the Alliance, describing it as a historic and significant development given Kuwait’s prominent role in the global energy sector. Mathur expressed his eagerness for enhanced bilateral cooperation between Kuwait and the International Solar Alliance.

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, boosting energy security, and supporting the transition to cleaner energy systems.