Irena’s representation grows further

Abu Dhabi: The International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has further expanded its system of permanent representatives accredited to the agency.

In a series of ceremonies on Tuesday at the agency’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, three diplomatic representatives presented their credentials to Irena Director-General, Adnan Z. Ameen. They included ŞEfik Vural Altay, Ambassador of Turkey to the UAE, Mowafak Mahdi Abboud, Ambassador of Iraq to the UAE, and Mohammad Reza Fayyaz, Ambassador of Iran to the UAE.

The new permanent representatives join diplomats from 12 other countries who have already been accredited to the Agency.

“An increasing number of countries recognize the growing importance of renewable energy and Irena welcomes the new Permanent Representatives. The system of Permanent Representation specific to Irena is designed to facilitate collaboration, improve knowledge sharing, and, most importantly, move the global renewable energy agenda forward,” the Irena Director-General said.

“This is why Irena is encouraging its entire membership to appoint a Permanent Representative to the Agency.”

The expansion of permanent representation allows for increased dialogue and synergy between the agency’s members and its Secretariat on projects related to policy and technology development, as well as partnerships to support countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future.

Irena’s system of permanent representatives was made possible by the UAE’s ratification of the headquarters agreement with Irena and its entry into force on October 7, 2013. Under the agreement, all Irena members may appoint a Permanent Representative to the agency and set up a permanent mission in the UAE.

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