GECF’s Secretary General commends UAE for COP28 leadership

GECF’s Secretary General commends UAE for COP28 leadership

Doha, QATAR – The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), HE Eng. Mohamed Hamel, held a virtual meeting today with HE Ahmed Mohamed Alkaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for Electricity, Water, and Future Energy at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates.

They discussed the current state of energy markets and their medium- to long-term prospects, as well as preparations for the upcoming GECF meetings. HE Hamel expressed his gratitude for the unwavering and valuable support of the UAE, a respected member country of the GECF. He reiterated his sincere congratulations to the UAE on its recent elevation to full membership status in the Forum.

HE Alkaabi conveyed the greetings of HE Eng. Suhail Mohamed Almazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and praised the great progress made by the GECF Secretariat regarding membership expansion, quality of reports, and enhanced international engagement.

Echoing GECF’s sentiments, HE Hamel extended heartfelt congratulations and pledged full support to the UAE in its hosting of COP28. HE Hamel stated: “I am confident that COP28 will be a resounding success, not only in terms of exceptional organisation but in significant outcomes as well. The UAE has always been a leader in combating energy poverty