19 July 2011
Luanda — The Angolan adhesion to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) aims at promoting the integrated and harmonious management of the renewable energetic resources, said this Tuesday, here, the Angolan Foreign minister, Georges Chicoti.
The minister was speaking during the presentation of a resolution on Angola’s adhesion to IRENA, approved by the National Assembly (Parliament).
The promotion and development of public-private partnerships for developing technicians on renewable energy, as well as investigation and transfer of technologies in the sector were also stressed as advantages.
Speaking at a Parliament session, Georges Chicoti said that the adhesion also seeks a cooperation in the sector, taking into consideration that renewable energy contributes to reducing climate changes and providing energy for isolated rural zones.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was created in 2009, with the purpose of promoting and increasing renewable energy use toward sustainable development.
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