ALGERIA-ALGIERS-GECF-SUMMIT

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-GECF-SUMMIT

(240303) -- ALGIERS, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (C) waves during the 7th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Algiers, Algeria, March 2, 2024. The 7th Summit of GECF, which concluded on Saturday in Algeria, reaffirmed member states' absolute sovereign rights over their gas resources, rejecting unilateral economic restrictions and political manipulation of gas prices. The Algiers Declaration endorsed at the summit condemned unilateral economic restrictions without prior approval of the United Nations Security Council and any extraterritorial application of national laws and regulations against GECF member countries. (Xinhua)

GECF summit rejects unilateral economic restrictions, political manipulation of gas prices

STORY: GECF summit rejects unilateral economic restrictions, political manipulation of gas prices SHOOTING TIME: March 2, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit STORYLINE: The 7th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), which concluded on Saturday in Algeria, reaffirmed member states' absolute sovereign rights over their gas resources, rejecting unilateral economic restrictions and political manipulation of gas prices. The Algiers Declaration endorsed at the summit condemned unilateral economic restrictions without prior approval of the United Nations Security Council and any extraterritorial application of national laws and regulations against GECF member countries. The declaration said those acts negatively impact the development and trade of natural gas and jeopardize the security of the natural gas supply. The declaration also acknowledged the risks and challenges to the natural gas market arising from

Senegal gets observer status at gas forum ahead of summit

STORY: Senegal gets observer status at gas forum ahead of summit SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ENERGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcome ceremony 2. various of the ministerial meeting STORYLINE: Senegal became an observer member of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) on Friday, joining the group of major gas producers at a ministerial meeting in Algiers, the Algerian energy ministry said. The meeting was a prelude to the 7th GECF summit, scheduled for Saturday, in the Algerian capital, where heads of state and government, as well as other senior officials and experts, will discuss the role of natural gas in the global energy transition. Algerian Energy and Mines Minister Mohamed Arkab, who chaired the meeting, stressed the importance of dialogue and cooperation among gas producers and consumers to highlight the benefits of natural gas as a clean, reliable, and affordable energy source, the ministry said in a statement. The GECF, n

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-GAS EXPORTING COUNTRIES FORUM-MINISTERIAL MEETING

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-GAS EXPORTING COUNTRIES FORUM-MINISTERIAL MEETING

(240301) -- ALGIERS, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Algerian Energy and Mines Minister Mohamed Arkab (L) and Secretary-General of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Mohamed Hamel (R) welcome Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, the minister of mineral resources, oil and gas of Angola, before a ministerial meeting for the 7th GECF Summit in Algiers, Algeria, on March 1, 2024. Senegal became an observer member of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) on Friday, joining the group of major gas producers at a ministerial meeting in Algiers, the Algerian energy ministry said. (Xinhua)

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-GAS EXPORTING COUNTRIES FORUM-MINISTERIAL MEETING

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-GAS EXPORTING COUNTRIES FORUM-MINISTERIAL MEETING

(240301) -- ALGIERS, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Algerian Energy and Mines Minister Mohamed Arkab (R) and Secretary-General of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Mohamed Hamel attend a press conference after a ministerial meeting for the 7th GECF Summit in Algiers, Algeria, on March 1, 2024. Senegal became an observer member of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) on Friday, joining the group of major gas producers at a ministerial meeting in Algiers, the Algerian energy ministry said. (Xinhua)