About GECF

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Overview
The GECF is an international organisation which gathers leading gas producing countries to increase coordination and collaboration among members.
Mission and Objectives
The mission and objectives of the GECF set out in its Statute aim at fostering cooperation and development of gas producers for the benefit of their peoples
Long-Term Strategy
History
The First Ministerial Meeting, during which Ministers agreed on the aims of the Forum, took place in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, on May 19-20, 2001
Secretariat Structure
The Secretariat is the executive body of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. Managed by the Secretary General, it is divided into 5 functional units.
Ministers, EB, TEC & SEDAS
The GECF is composed of several bodies formed by Members: the Ministerial Meetings, the Executive Board, the Technical and Economic Council and the Special Envoys for Data and Statistics
Careers
The Secretariat of the GECF employs staff from member countries of the Forum. Please see our current vacancies to apply.
Tenders
The GECF Secretariat tenders its purchases of goods, equipment, works, etc. on an equitable basis and with an open door policy.
FAQs
We answer Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, including what the GECF objectives are and when it was formed.