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Iran maintains geopolitical role in energy transit in West Asia
Speaking in a meeting with Mohamed Hamel, the secretary general of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Paknejad added that considering the current conditions of the world’s gas markets, special support should be given to the GECF today, so that the group can play a prominent role in stabilizing the world’s energy security with the comprehensive cooperation of its members, Shana reported.
The minister said that the role of gas in addition to energy security is very important in proceeding world climate policies, especially during the transition to clean energy.
Paknejad added that Iran is preparing to organize the 26th ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
He noted that the GECF in coordination with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) can play an effective role in the meetings and discussions at COP29, which will be held on November 11-22 in Azerbaijan.
“The Oil Ministry has set Tehran as the venue for the meeting, and invitations will soon be prepared and sent to members and observer members. It is hoped that this meeting will be held with the maximum number of representatives of members and observers and will be a turning point in the history of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum,” the minister stated.
The 26th Oil Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum member countries will be held in Tehran on October 27-29.