During the meeting the two ministers discussed a number of issues of joint cooperation within the framework of the EMGF.

The energy ministers participating in the EMGF showcased the outcomes of the first phase of the Forum's long-term strategy, which reflects the basic objectives presented in the charter. Furthermore, the ministers confirmed the importance of natural gas during the energy transition as the least carbon-intensive fossil fuel.

On the sidelines of the Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla held bilateral talks with his Greek counterpart Costas Skrekas, during which they discussed ways to expand cooperation in the field of oil and gas to achieve mutual benefits for both sides.

During the sixth ministerial meeting of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla showcased the forum’s accomplishments in the past three years.

Choosing Mobarez reflects the confidence of the EMGF’s members in the Egyptian candidate.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the sixth ministerial meeting of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) which will be held in Cairo on November 25th.

Katratchev said that the EMGF is based on fair principles that guarantee the benefit of all member countries.

During the session, El Molla reviewed the progress made by Egypt in the project of transforming into a regional hub for the trade and circulation of gas and oil.

The two energy leaders discussed cooperation in the field of transporting and exporting natural gas to Europe within the framework of the EMGF.

In Bilateral talks over the phone, the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum, Tarek El Molla, and Israeli Energy Minister, Karine El Harrar, discussed cooperation between the two sides in the field of natural gas, and future plans with regard to receiving Israeli gas to liquefy in Egyptian natural gas liquefaction plants for re-export.