Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, held talks in Moscow with Azerbaijan's Energy Minister, Parviz Shahbazov, focusing on expanding cooperation in the oil and gas industry. Meeting on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, they explored investment opportunities between Sonatrach and the national oil company SOCAR, spanning exploration, refining, and petrochemicals. Algeria encouraged Azerbaijani firms to take part in the upcoming 2026 international exploration bid round. Both sides emphasized the importance of technical knowledge exchange and human capital development. Furthermore, they coordinated on market stability efforts within the OPEC+ and gas exporting frameworks. Preparations for the upcoming joint intergovernmental committee meeting were also discussed to boost bilateral economic and technical exchanges.