Abu Dhabi, Jan 14 (SANA/APP): Syria participated in the 16th session of the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), held in Abu Dhabi, with an official delegation headed by Director General of the National Energy Research Center Engineer Youssef Hassoun.
The Ministry of Energy said, via its Telegram channel, that Syria is nearing the formal confirmation of its membership in the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
The ministry noted that this step represents a strategic option to support economic recovery and international repositioning by reducing energy costs through reliance on locally available renewable resources, developing modern sector policies, and opening channels for access to green financing. These measures, the ministry added, would enhance energy stability and lay the foundations for sustainable development.
The 16th session of IRENA’s General Assembly, which was held last Sunday in Abu Dhabi, brought together ministers and representatives from 139 countries and the European Union, marking the first international meeting in the energy sector in 2026.
IRENA is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 2009 in Germany, with the aim of promoting the adoption of renewable energy, facilitating the transfer of related technologies, and providing expertise for policies and applications.