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Russia ready to consider possibility of joining OPEC as observer – Energy
Minister
VIENNA, June 25, 2018 (BSS/TASS) – Russia is ready to consider the
possibility of joining the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
(OPEC) as an observer, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told
reporters.
“This option really exists, it is under consideration. We are carefully
studying this issue,” he said.
Novak also confirmed the possibility of meeting with US Secretary of
Energy Rick Perry in Washington on June 26.
“At the gas conference within the framework of the APEC summit, we will
discuss gas issues, the situation on the world markets, we will have the
opportunity to discuss bilateral cooperation issues,” Novak said.
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