What happened?
On August 5, 2025, the Republic of Moldova formally became the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), according to a statement by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The Instrument of Ratification was officially handed over by Ambassador of Moldova to India, Ana Taban, during a meeting in New Delhi with P. S. Gangadhar, Joint Secretary (Economic Diplomacy) and Head of Depository for the ISA. The announcement was also shared on social media by the MEA, marking another milestone in the expanding global membership of the alliance.
Why it matters to India:
Moldova’s accession to the ISA reinforces India’s leadership in global climate diplomacy and sustainable energy cooperation. Co-founded by India and France in 2015 during COP21 in Paris, the ISA aims to mobilize collective efforts toward promoting solar energy as a key driver of the global energy transition. With now over 100 member and signatory countries, the alliance enhances international collaboration on solar investments, policy frameworks, and technology transfer. India, as a founding member and host of the ISA Secretariat, views such developments as critical to advancing its vision for equitable energy access, low-carbon growth, and South-South cooperation.