Sergey Tsibilev opened the 28th GECF ministerial meeting The Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Sergey Tsibilev opened the 28th ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), which is taking place in Moscow. The participants of the meeting were also received by the GECF Secretary General, Philip Shalabila, and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ekpo Verdict. Sergey Tsibilev, in his welcome speech, emphasized the role of natural gas in ensuring global energy security and the need to coordinate the actions of producing countries in conditions of instability in global markets. "In conditions of turmoil in global energy markets, natural gas remains a guarantor of energy security, ensuring reliability and availability of energy for millions of people," noted the head of the Russian Energy Ministry. "Today, more than ever, it is important to coordinate the actions of the countries participating in the GECF to protect the interests of producers and ensure stability of supply," he added. The Minister also outlined preferred areas of interaction: protection of critical gas infrastructures, development of joint production of LNG equipment, mutual recognition of standards and strengthening of the research base. "Russia is always committed to the principles of equal dialogue within the GECF. We are ready to continue sharing technological experience, expand investment partnerships and strengthen the position of our organization," said Sergey Tsibilev. The Secretary General of GECF, Philip Shalabli, thanked the Russian side for organizing the meeting and noted the need to strengthen international cooperation in the face of global energy challenges. "Energy security is one of the central issues of the modern world, located at the intersection of economic policy, foreign policy and national security," emphasized Philip Shalabila.

Sergey Tsibilev opened the 28th GECF ministerial meeting The Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Sergey Tsibilev opened the 28th ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), which is taking place in Moscow. The participants of the meeting were also received by the GECF Secretary General, Philip Shalabila, and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ekpo Verdict. Sergey Tsibilev, in his welcome speech, emphasized the role of natural gas in ensuring global energy security and the need to coordinate the actions of producing countries in conditions of instability in global markets. "In conditions of turmoil in global energy markets, natural gas remains a guarantor of energy security, ensuring reliability and availability of energy for millions of people," noted the head of the Russian Energy Ministry. "Today, more than ever, it is important to coordinate the actions of the countries participating in the GECF to protect the interests of producers and ensure stability of supply," he added. The Minister also outlined preferred areas of interaction: protection of critical gas infrastructures, development of joint production of LNG equipment, mutual recognition of standards and strengthening of the research base. "Russia is always committed to the principles of equal dialogue within the GECF. We are ready to continue sharing technological experience, expand investment partnerships and strengthen the position of our organization," said Sergey Tsibilev. The Secretary General of GECF, Philip Shalabli, thanked the Russian side for organizing the meeting and noted the need to strengthen international cooperation in the face of global energy challenges. "Energy security is one of the central issues of the modern world, located at the intersection of economic policy, foreign policy and national security," emphasized Philip Shalabila.