India and Suriname expressed their keenness to cooperate in the development of the solar energy projects, reported The Asian Age.
“As two developing countries with similar political trajectories, we have gone hand in hand. We are committed to sharing our expertise with Suriname for growth and development. It is in that spirit that we are keen to assist you (Suriname) in developing solar energy projects,” President Ram Nath Kovind said while delivering a speech at Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Suriname alongside his Surinamese counterpart Desire Delano Bouterse.
Furthermore President Kovind, in a separate address said, “India is proud to have Suriname as a co-partner in the International Solar Alliance (ISA),” adding, “India will extend concessional financing of USD 20 million for setting up a solar project to provide clean energy to a cluster of 49 villages in Suriname.”