GECF: 7th Summit opens in Algiers under chairmanship of President of the Republic

ALGIERS-The 7th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), opened Saturday in Algiers at the Abdelatif-Rahal International Conference Center (CIC), under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

The Summit, which takes place at the Abdelatif-Rahal International Conference Center (CIC), in the presence of several leaders of the GECF member countries, observer countries and guests of honor, will be marked by a strategic dialogue and strong cooperation to pave the way for a “secure and sustainable” energy future, in the context of a particular geopolitical climate.

In a speech at the opening ceremony of the Summit, the President of the Republic affirmed that “the event was an opportunity to develop a common vision to preserve the interests of gas producing and consuming countries.”

Emphasizing the importance of the GECF as a cooperation platform, the President of the Republic underlined the determination of its members to strengthen its role and contribution to global energy security.

President Tebboune also thanked the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, “for his successful chairmanship, and effective and enlightened management of the previous session.”

The Summit’s agenda was adopted after the President of the Republic’s speech.