The Ambassador, H.E. Kairat Lama Sharif discussed with the Head of RCREEE prospects for cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy Development
Cairo, 12 February, 2023 - the Ambassador, H.E. Kairat Lama Sharif met with the Executive Director of the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), Dr. Jauad El Kharraz.
The Kazakhstani diplomat informed the interlocutor about the development of the renewable energy market in the country. He emphasized that, along with the world community, Kazakhstan pays great attention to the development of the Renewable Energy sector and currently significant investments are being made in the development of renewable energy.
He noted that in recent years, significant steps have been taken to improve the investment climate in the Renewable Energy sector, considering world practices, as well as through the active implementation of state policy aimed at taking systemic measures for the development of Renewable Energy.
Dr. Jauad El Kharraz spoke about the experience of RCREEE member countries in achieving carbon neutrality, plans to support policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the necessary investments. He noted that the development and promotion of Renewable Energy technologies today cannot be imagined without the cooperation and constant exchange of experience of the international expert community.
The Ambassador, H.E. Kairat Lama Sharif spoke about the work of the Astana International Forum, emphasizing that its platform is a unique opportunity to enrich the knowledge and experience of countries interested in the development of Renewable Energy. In this regard, he invited, on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mukhtar Tleuberdi, to take part in the work of the Astana International Forum, which will be held between 8th and 9th of June this year in the capital of Kazakhstan.
As a result of the meeting, they agreed on further cooperation and the possibility of interaction between RCREEE and Kazakhstani non-governmental organizations and private companies interested in the development of Renewable Energy.
For reference. The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) is an intergovernmental organization with diplomatic status that aims to ensure and expand the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency practices in the Arab region. RCREEE joins with regional governments and global organizations to initiate and lead clean energy policy dialogues, strategies, technologies and capacity building to increase the Arab States' share of clean energy. RCREEE was created on the basis of the Cairo Declaration, signed in June 2008 by representatives of the governments of ten Arab countries.