The 'Order of Friendship' is an award that is extended as a recognition of 'the merits of strengthening friendship and cooperation between the nations.' 2018 marked 50th anniversary of the Russian/Austrian bilateral gas trade. 

Since the start of the agreement, Russia has delivered over 218 billion cubic meters of gas to Austria. In 2017, about 93 percent of Austria's total gas imports were provided by Russia's Gazprom. Source: www.urdupoint.com