Iran's oil minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh is to head his nation's delegation at the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum chaired by Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak. The head of Iran's energy ministry wil be accompanied by deputies of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Iranian OPEC representatives, and economic and investment experts.
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum was created as a coordinating body for the leading natural gas producers. The main goal in cooperation for GECF members is to ensure security and stability in the supply and demand for gas and other energy sources. This year, GECF will be held on October 4 in Moscow as part of Russian Energy Week.