Russia, Qatar to coordinate activities in energy sphere

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday said Russia and Qatar will coordinate their steps in the energy sphere, including the gas sector, TASS reported.

"The results of negotiations confirmed the desire of both countries to build up cooperation in various spheres. We are ready to intensify our ties in the fields of security, law enforcement and finance. We confirmed determination to coordinate actions in the world gas market both at the bilateral level and in the context of a forum of gas exporting countries," Lavrov added during a visit to Qatar on Monday.

He said that Russia welcomed the interest of the Qatari partners to intensify the work of Qatari investment funds in Russia.

"This cooperation is already developing and it meets our reciprocal interests," Lavrov stressed.
Source: MENA