en.Wedoany.com Reported - Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev held a working meeting with Fuad Mchelbilah, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), during which they discussed Russia's key initiatives within the forum framework, preparations for the eighth forum summit, and cooperation in the field of industry standards. Details of the meeting were revealed by the press service of the Russian Energy Ministry.

Russia attaches great importance to cooperation within the framework of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), an intergovernmental organization promoting natural gas in global markets. The two sides paid particular attention to preparations for the eighth forum summit, scheduled to take place in Moscow on October 27, 2026. The draft summit declaration focuses on practical tools for creating new gas markets, especially in Africa, including dedicated financing, small-scale liquefied natural gas, artificial intelligence for demand forecasting, and educational programs for youth and women.

Tsivilev emphasized the importance of scientific and analytical cooperation and supported the work of the Gas Research Institute in Algeria, considering it a foundation for objective analysis and technology transfer. Additionally, Russia has achieved mutual recognition of industry standards with Algeria and the United Arab Emirates.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the minister invited the forum secretary general to participate in the Russian Energy Week forum, planned for October 14-16, 2026.

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