The Sri Lankan Prime Minister inaugurated the 7th ISA Asia-Pacific Meeting in Colombo

Current Context: From July 15–17, 2025, the 7th Regional Committee Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the Asia-Pacific region was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, under the theme “Advancing Solar Cooperation Across a Region of Diversity and Opportunity.”

Key Outcomes

• Chaired by: It was chaired by the Vice President from Sri Lanka. It included government officials, SIDS representatives, tech institutions, private innovators, and partners like ADB.
• Inauguration: Led by Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who emphasized inclusive solar access and regional collaboration
• Country Partnership Frameworks (CPF): Signed between ISA and Sri Lanka, Fiji, Kiribati, and Solomon Islands to accelerate solar deployment
• Strategic Goals: Achieve 70% renewable energy by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050
• STAR Centre: Sri Lanka to establish a solar training and research hub in Colombo
• SIDS Platform: Participating island nations adopted a pledge to support decentralised solar and storage-based solutions
• Regional Partnerships: CPF exchanges also took place with Fiji, Kiribati, and the Solomon Islands
• Innovation Showcase: Featured the SolarX APAC pitch competition and a solar innovation exhibition.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the 7th Regional Committee Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the Asia-Pacific region held in July 2025?
a) New Delhi, India
b) Bangkok, Thailand
c) Colombo, Sri Lanka
d) Suva, Fiji

Answer: c) The meeting was hosted by Sri Lanka in Colombo and focused on advancing solar cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.