Minister of energy: The important issue for Africa is access to energy – Saudi Gazette

Minister of energy: The important issue for Africa is access to energy – Saudi Gazette

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said that the important issue for Africa is access to energy. He made the remarks while addressing a dialogue session titled “The Energy path to building a sustainable energy partnership” at the Saudi-Arab African Economic Conference in Riyadh on Thursday.

“We understand the African pain that has been accumulating for years. The access to clean and sustainable energy is important for Africa,” he said while noting that Saudi Arabia has signed clean energy agreements with African countries.