The Solomon Islands took part in the 8th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), held from 27 to 30 October 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam Exhibition Hall in New Delhi.
The delegation was led by Derick Rawcliff Manuari, Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, and included senior officials from the Ministry’s Energy Division, alongside representatives from the Solomon Islands High Commission in New Delhi.
The Assembly’s opening plenary was inaugurated on 28 October by Droupadi Murmu, President of India, and brought together dignitaries and delegates from 124 member states, as well as representatives from multilateral organisations such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank Group, alongside solar energy experts from leading research institutions.
The gathering focused on promoting global solar cooperation, expanding access to affordable solar energy, and accelerating the transition to clean and sustainable power.
During the Assembly, Manuari reiterated the Solomon Islands’ call for initiatives that support the deployment of affordable and resilient solar technologies tailored to the unique context of small island developing states (SIDS).
He also highlighted the need to establish an ISA Regional Office in the Pacific to strengthen collaboration and enhance the participation of Pacific Island countries in ISA’s programmes.
“In the policy and regulatory discussions, it is essential to form meaningful partnerships with the Alliance to strengthen our regulatory environment and develop a clear national solar roadmap,” Hon. Manuari said. “This will ensure that our renewable energy transition is both strategic and inclusive.”
On the sidelines of the Assembly, the Solomon Islands delegation engaged in roundtable discussions with other SIDS members, participated in panel dialogues with ISA executives, and held a bilateral meeting with the President of the International Solar Alliance and the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy of the Government of India.
The 8th ISA General Assembly concluded with member countries reaffirming their commitment to advancing global cooperation in solar and renewable energy. Solomon Islands joined other SIDS in co-signing a joint declaration, pledging to accelerate solar energy deployment across island nations through strengthened collaboration with the ISA.
Since its inception, the International Solar Alliance has served as an important platform for promoting renewable energy financing and technology cooperation among developing countries.
Solomon Islands Delegation to the 8th ISA General Assembly:
- Derick Rawcliff Manuari, Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (Head of Delegation)
- Anthony Makabo, High Commissioner to India (Alternate Head of Delegation)
- Charles Bako, Senior Energy Officer, Energy Division, MMERE
- Jones Taungani Soreh, Second Secretary, Solomon Islands High Commission, New Delhi
