Head of the Russian delegation and
Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk met with OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo on the sidelines of
the 26th session of the Conference
of the Parties (COP26) of the UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The officials discussed a broad
range of issues related to the climate agenda and energy transition. They
emphasised the important role of Russia‒OPEC+ cooperation in stabilising the global
oil market over the past five years and the large potential for expanding their
ties.
Alexei Overchuk and Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo
exchanged views on the importance of maintaining stable supply in the energy
market and providing fuel to customers at affordable prices. They also noted
the great potential of high-tech cooperation between Russia and OPEC+
countries.
