Pralhad Joshi Concludes UAE Visit, Focuses On Strengthening Clean Energy Investment

New Delhi, Jan 15 (KNN) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has concluded his official visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a strong focus on attracting clean energy investment and strengthening international cooperation in India’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. 

The visit included participation in the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), high-level investment discussions, and engagements aimed at deepening India–UAE collaboration in clean and sustainable energy.

As part of the visit, Joshi chaired a Renewable Energy Investment Roundtable in Abu Dhabi with UAE-based and global financial institutions, investors, and renewable energy developers. 

The discussions explored investment opportunities across key clean energy segments such as distributed solar, EPC, clean energy manufacturing, energy storage, green hydrogen, waste-to-energy, and sustainable finance. 

Highlighting India’s renewable energy growth story, the Minister underscored the opportunities available under the Make in India initiative and positioned India as a leading global destination for long-term clean energy investment.

The Union Minister also participated in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, engaging with stakeholders from the global clean energy ecosystem. These interactions reaffirmed India’s commitment to a just, inclusive, and scalable energy transition, aligned with global sustainability goals.

During the visit, Joshi addressed the Plenary Session of the 16th IRENA Assembly, reiterating that India’s energy transition is guided by the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam One Earth, One Family, One Future anchored in equity, inclusivity, and long-term policy stability. 

At the Inter-Ministerial Dialogue on Scaling Renewable Energy in Agrifood Systems, jointly convened by IRENA and the Food and Agriculture Organisation, he highlighted the role of decentralised renewable energy in supporting climate-resilient agriculture and rural livelihoods.

In addition to official engagements, the Minister interacted with members of the Indian diaspora, including the Kannada community, and acknowledged their efforts to preserve Indian language and culture abroad

Joshi also held meetings with senior leaders and key dignitaries from the global renewable energy sector to further advance investment and collaboration. 

The visit reinforced India–UAE cooperation in renewable energy, sustainable development, and clean infrastructure, and underlined India’s readiness to work with global partners to accelerate the global energy transition through innovation, investment, and long-term collaboration.

(KNN Bureau)