On the sidelines of the 25th World Petroleum and Energy Congress in Riyadh, Minister of State and Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, held high-level bilateral meetings to discuss energy cooperation. In his talks with Iraqi Oil Minister Basem Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi, the focus was on enhancing partnerships in gas production, exploration, and petrochemicals, specifically leveraging Algerian expertise in processing associated gas. Concurrently, Arkab met with Kuwaiti Oil Minister Tareq Suleiman Al-Roumi to explore economic cooperation, inviting Kuwaiti firms to invest in Algeria's hydrocarbon sector and participate in the 2026 bidding round. Both meetings underscored a shared commitment to OPEC+ coordination to ensure global energy market stability.