Business · Energy & Commodities · 3 hrs ago
Saudi energy minister meets officials from eight countries in Riyadh
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman held talks with officials from eight countries during the World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh.
The meetings took place over two days and involved Germany, Mongolia, Algeria, Iraq, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Libya and Yemen.
The discussions covered energy and industry cooperation, including oil, gas, electricity, renewable energy and efficiency.
Officials also considered joint projects, investment and exchanging expertise.
Some talks addressed efforts to support stability in global energy markets.
The meetings aimed to strengthen cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the eight countries across shared areas of interest.
Saudi Arabia is hosting the congress, which runs until October 15, 2026.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman held bilateral meetings with officials from eight countries in Riyadh.
The meetings took place alongside the 25th World Petroleum Congress, hosted by Saudi Arabia.
They covered cooperation in energy and industry, expertise sharing and joint projects.
Topics also included renewable energy, oil and gas, electricity, investment and energy-market stability.
- Who
- Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and officials from eight countries.
- What
- They held bilateral meetings to discuss cooperation in energy and industry and other shared interests.
- When
- The meetings extended over two days; the article was published on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To discuss ways to strengthen cooperation, exchange expertise and develop joint projects.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Countries represented
- Germany, Mongolia, Algeria, Iraq, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Libya and Yemen
- Event
- 25th World Petroleum Congress
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Saudi minister
- Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman
- Congress end date
- October 15, 2026