Saudi Arabia, UAE Say OPEC+ Mission Is to Stabilize Market

Saudi Arabia, UAE Say OPEC+ Mission Is to Stabilize Market

Saudi Arabia and the UAE reiterated that OPEC+ has only a mission to "stabilize the market," adding that the alliance keeps politics out of its decision-making in favor of the "common good" of energy prices.

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman stressed that the focus is on balancing crude oil markets and satisfying the needs of consumers.

If the security of oil supplies is threatened, the world economy will suffer, said the minister, adding that security is a priority now, and some countries are forgetting about the affordability of energy.

Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai on Tuesday, Prince Abdulaziz reiterated that the Kingdom is not responsible for any shortage in oil supplies to the international markets because this issue does not receive the necessary attention.

The minister recalled his speech at the COP26 in Glasgow, during which he asserted the importance of maintaining energy security, economic prosperity and growth, and addressing climate change.

However, the attendees did not pay enough attention to that, and now all everyone is discussing energy security, noted the Saudi official.

Prince Abdulaziz said that governments should work together to ensure energy security, adding that the Gulf countries are doing their part, but others should fulfill their commitments.

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