Somalia Participates in the Global Solar Energy Summit in India

New Delhi, India – The Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farah, accompanied by the Ambassador of Somalia to India, Dr. Abdullahi Mohamed Odowa, participated in the General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which was held in the city of New Delhi, India.

This assembly was attended by leaders, ministers, government officials, and representatives from over 130 countries, and was officially opened by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who emphasized in his speech the importance of international cooperation in developing clean energy, protecting the environment, and expanding access to sustainable energy.

Modi stated that modern technology, investment, and technical expertise need to be equitably delivered to various countries, especially African countries facing needs related to reliable energy access.

The Prime Minister of India also presented an initiative regarding the Solar Energy Fund for Africa, which has been allocated an amount of 200 million dollars, to encourage solar energy projects and expand clean energy services in African countries.

On the other hand, Narendra Modi showcased the progress India has made in the energy sector, stating that the electricity capacity of the country from non-fossil fuel sources has reached 308 gigawatts, and they aim to increase that number to 500 gigawatts by the year 2030.

He added that India expects investments of more than 220 billion dollars in the clean energy sector by the end of this decade, citing the PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM programs that promote the use of solar energy in homes and agriculture.

The Somali delegation also included diplomats from the Somali embassy in India and officials from the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources. Somalia's participation in this conference is related to the government's efforts to strengthen international cooperation in energy, attract investments, and leverage modern technology in renewable energy.

Somalia has the opportunity to benefit from such cooperation, particularly in the development of solar energy, as expanding electricity services and access to affordable energy are among the key issues for economic development and social services.