Iran, D-8 discuss cooperation on energy developments
Iranian Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian held a meeting with Secretary General of the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) Isiaka Abdulqadir Imam on energy developments around the globe.
Mehrabian described D-8 as a very important organization that was established by influential countries which created great effects in the development of relations between these countries in different periods, IRNA
reported. The increase in the volume of trade relations between member states of D-8 is much lower than the growth rate of world trade, the minister criticized, adding that it is necessary to conduct a reform to strengthen the pact between the countries.
“Iran welcomes the strengthening of the organization and is ready to take good steps in this direction, but this issue is multifaceted which must be formed by all member countries,” Mehrabian said. Speaking at the meeting, Imam said considering the importance of the energy issue and also paying special attention to the establishment of cooperation in this field, it is desirable that Iran announces a time for holding the meeting of energy ministers of D-8.
Iran is one of the countries that is much more advanced and progressive in the field of energy than other countries of the organization, the secretary general noted.