Mohamed Arkab, Minister of State and Minister of Energy and Mines, is in Moscow today for the 28th ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Led by Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo, the session serves as a preparatory stage for the upcoming 8th GECF Summit. Ministers and officials are gathering to analyze global gas market trends, ensure supply security, and coordinate strategies amid ongoing energy sector shifts. The agenda includes the release of key documents, such as the 2026 Gas Market Report and the 2055 Global Gas Outlook. The meeting further aims to solidify collaboration among members and follow up on the 2024 'Algiers Declaration,' which emphasizes the strategic importance of natural gas for global energy security.