Azerbaijani energy minister invited to GECF ministerial meeting in Qatar

Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov has been invited to the ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), which will take place on October 23, 2025, in Qatar.

The decision was made when Minister Shahbazov met with GECF Secretary General Mohamed Hamel as part of the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna on July 9, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

During the meeting, views were exchanged on Azerbaijan’s cooperation with the organisation and the development of the global gas sector. 

The discussion highlighted the importance of GECF panels and pavilions within the framework of COP29, aimed at demonstrating the environmental benefits of natural gas, recognising it as an affordable, advantageous, and sustainable energy source, as well as showcasing technological achievements in decarbonisation and creating conditions for dialogue and knowledge exchange in this area. 

GECF secretary general thanked Azerbaijan for its support of these initiatives.

In addition, during the event, the minister met with OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al-Ghais. The meeting addressed the current state of oil market regulation, development trends in the oil industry, and cooperation within the OPEC+ format.

By Sabina Mammadli