Iran, Qatar leaders meet on sidelines of gas exporters summit

SHANA (Tehran) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met Tuesday on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit in Russia to discuss ways to expand bilateral relations and strengthen energy cooperation, the Iranian government's news service reported.

Iran, Qatar discuss energy cooperation in Moscow

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran's caretaker oil minister and Qatar's energy minister met in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral energy cooperation and expanding their presence in gas markets.

Trilateral energy talks in Moscow: Iran, Qatar, Libya push for stronger gas cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – A trilateral meeting between Iran's caretaker oil minister, Qatar's energy minister and Libya's oil and gas minister was held to strengthen energy cooperation and ensure an effective presence in global gas markets.

Tehran, Doha discuss energy cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s caretaker oil minister, Hamid Bovard, met with Qatar’s energy minister, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, in Doha on Monday to discuss energy ties and cooperation between the two countries.

Statement of the 27th GECF Ministerial Meeting

SHANA (Doha) – In the spirit of solidarity and cooperation, the Ministers of the Member Countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), convened on October 23, 2025 in Doha, State of Qatar, for the 27th GECF Ministerial Meeting, at the gracious invitation of His Excellency Eng. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs of the State of Qatar, and under the Presidency of His Excellency Dr Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek, Minister of Oil and Gas of the State of Libya, President of the 27th GECF Ministerial Meeting for the year 2025.

Qatar says natural gas driving the global energy transition

SHANA (Doha) – Qatar’s Minister of Energy said natural gas has emerged as one of the main energy options in the global transition, as countries around the world seek cleaner energy sources. He emphasized that the role of gas in meeting energy demand and reducing emissions has become increasingly significant.

Paknejad:

Energy’s future depends on a new generation of skilled professionals

SHANA (Doha) — Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the evolving landscape of the global oil and gas industry calls for training a new generation of skilled professionals familiar with international frameworks and technological developments.

Hungary will receive LNG from Qatar starting in 2027: Minister

Hungary can begin to receive shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) gas from Qatar in 2027, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told a news conference.

VP: Energy cooperation can turn Iran, Qatar into region’s gas hubs

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber on Monday said energy cooperation between Iran and Qatar can turn the two countries into gas hubs in the region.

'Worst yet to come' for Europe energy shortages: Qatar minister

Qatar's energy minister warned the "worst is yet to come" for Europe's oil and gas shortages, saying a warm winter had prevented greater difficulties in recent months.

6th GECF Summit Kicks Off

TEHRAN (SHANA) -- The 6th summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) began a few minutes ago in Doha, Qatar.

President: This Trip Is a Transformative Step in Iran-PG States Ties

TEHRAN (SHANA) –President of the Islamic Republic of Iran said on Tuesday that Tehran is looking for a change in regional relations, adding the trip to Doha will create a new chapter in Iran-Qatar relations and considered a transformative step in the relations with neighboring countries, especially those in Persian Gulf.

Iran, Qatar Sign 14 Cooperation Documents

TEHRAN (SHANA) – Tehran and Doha signed 14 cooperation documents in different sectors on Monday.