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Leaders meet in Moscow to stabilise global gas market

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The president of Equatorial Guinea is attending a summit in Moscow focused on the stability of the global gas market. The meeting brings together leaders and representatives of major producing countries, including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, according to Ahora EG.

Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo took part in a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday devoted to the stability of the global gas market, alongside leaders and representatives of several producing and exporting countries, Ahora EG reports. The meeting was held at the Moscow International Trade Centre.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani were among the participants. Russian President Vladimir Putin also spoke at the plenary session, according to the Equatorial Guinean outlet.

The meeting forms part of Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo’s participation in the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, announced on 26 October. Equatorial Guinea is also advocating the development of regional gas projects in Africa.

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