Member Corner
Doha, Qatar | 10 May 2026 — H.E. Dr Philip Mshelbila, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), paid a courtesy call on H.E. Ali Salehabadi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Qatar. The meeting reflected the longstanding relations between the GECF and I.R. Iran. Discussions focused on the pressing need of preserving stability in the Middle East, particularly in light of the region’s critical role in international energy security. Both sides also exchanged views on the importance of continued dialogue, cooperation, and collective efforts to regain market stamina, and restore the necessary confidence in global energy markets.