According to Shana, Haitham al-Ghais sent a letter to the oil and energy ministers of 12 member countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) calling them to support the celebration of the 64th anniversary of the establishment of the Organization.

Part of the text of the OPEC Secretary General's letter is as follows:

As we reach a significant milestone in the history of our Organization, it is with immense pride and gratitude that we celebrate our 64th Anniversary of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on 14 September.

 This momentous occasion offers us a unique opportunity to reflect on our journey between 10 and 14 September 1960, OPEC’s five Founding Fathers descended on the Al-Shaab Hall in Baghdad, Iraq, to establish the Organization.

Through their visionary leadership and undisputed commitment to dialogue and cooperation, the esteemed Member Countries have created an organization that today represents a key pillar in the international energy community. Working towards the noble goal of a balanced and stable global oil market in the interest of producers, consumers and investors, through the decades, we have grown, adapted and thrived, emerging as a leading entity in the Energy Industry.

Elsewhere in the letter we read: It is evident more than ever that OPEC has an instrumental role to play for decades to come on the path towards an inclusive energy transition for our global energy future.