Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long works with the International Renewable Energy Agency.

At the meeting, IRENA announced that Vietnam had become a full member of IRENA on November 7th, after completing the accession procedures according to the regulations. This is an important milestone in Vietnam's process of deep international integration in the field of renewable energy and sustainable energy transition.

*Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long with representatives from IRENA. Photo: Thanh Tuan.*

Membership in IRENA is based on the Party and State's policies and guidelines on energy transition, renewable energy development, and green growth; in line with the major orientations in Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW on international integration in the new situation and Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW on ensuring national energy security until 2030, with a vision to 2045 of the Politburo , the National Energy Development Strategy, and Vietnam's international commitments at COP26 towards the goal of net emissions of "zero".

*Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long. Photo: Thanh Tuan.*

IRENA is a leading global organization in the field of renewable energy, established in 2009, with current members including 170 countries and the European Union. IRENA plays a central role in supporting countries in developing policies and strategies, accessing technology, data, and analytics, and promoting cooperation and investment in the renewable energy sector.

*Representatives from IRENA. Photo: Thanh Tuan.*

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long emphasized: “ Vietnam’s official accession to IRENA marks an important step in the international integration process of the energy sector, creating conditions for Vietnam to strengthen policy exchanges, access databases, analysis and technical support to serve the planning and development of renewable energy and energy transition according to the approved orientation .”

*Scene from the working session. Photo: Thanh Tuan.*

Participating in IRENA helps Vietnam access in-depth data, reports, and analyses on global renewable energy development trends; strengthens the exchange of experiences, accesses advanced technologies, and enhances the capacity to develop policies and roadmaps for renewable energy development suitable to domestic conditions.

Within the framework of IRENA, Vietnam has more opportunities to connect with international financial institutions, development partners, and investors, thereby promoting the attraction of investment resources for renewable energy and new energy projects such as offshore wind power, solar power, green hydrogen, and energy storage solutions.

*Vietnam's membership in IRENA was achieved in accordance with the Party and State's policies and guidelines on energy transition and renewable energy development. Photo: Thanh Tuan.*

An IRENA representative stated: “ We highly appreciate Vietnam’s energy development policies, including renewable energy, and believe that Vietnam’s joining IRENA will open up many practical cooperation opportunities in policy support, project development, and resource mobilization for the energy transition .”

Joining IRENA demonstrates Vietnam's strong commitment to actively and responsibly participate in global efforts to address climate change, develop clean energy, and ensure energy security linked to sustainable socio-economic development.

In the coming period, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will closely coordinate with IRENA and relevant partners to effectively implement cooperation activities, making the most of the technical support, policy advice, and cooperation opportunities that IRENA provides, in line with Vietnam's energy development orientation.

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