Pralhad Joshi Reaffirms Commitment towards Global Solar Cooperation

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Education and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi reaffirmed India’s commitment towards advancing international solar cooperation and ensuring that the benefits of progress are shared equitably, while addressing media at a press conference during Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 here today.

The Union Minister highlighted that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India remained steadfast in its commitment to advancing international solar cooperation, guided by the vision of Power To Empower and the principle of One Sun, One World, One Grid. India has been elected President of International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the third consecutive term.

Present during the conference were Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary MNRE, Ashish Khanna, Director General, ISA, Mathieu Lefèvre, France Minister Delegate for Ecological Transition, Martin Lidegaard, Minister for Business and Competitiveness, Denmark, H.E. Mr. David Abiamofo, Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources, Suriname, H.E. Ms. Geralda Desaubin, Minister, Ministry of Industry and Enterprise, Seychelles and H.E. Mr. Muhammadu Arkam Ilyas, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Sri Lanka.(UPDATED ON 3RD NOEMBER 2026)