Maldives Appoints Ambassador Tariq Ibrahim as Permanent Ambassador to IRENA

The Republic of Maldives has appointed Ambassador Tariq Ibrahim, currently accredited to the United Arab Emirates, as its Permanent Ambassador to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). His credentials were presented to IRENA Director General Francesco La Camera on the sidelines of the 32nd meeting of the IRENA Council, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Following the presentation, Ambassador Tariq Ibrahim expressed gratitude on behalf of the Government of Maldives for IRENA's leading work in advancing renewable energy projects worldwide. He noted that IRENA's technical assistance and support have substantially helped strengthen the Maldives' energy-sector plans and increase the use of renewable energy on the islands. IRENA Director General La Camera welcomed Ambassador Tariq's new role and assured that IRENA would support the Maldives in achieving its renewable energy targets. He also highlighted the importance of small island developing states in the global energy transition and said IRENA is ready to work closely with the Government of Maldives. Fathimath Nisha, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in Abu Dhabi, participated in the ceremony alongside Ambassador Tariq Ibrahim. The Maldives has been a member state of IRENA since June 2009.