Algeria's Energy Minister meets counterparts from Iran, Russia, Bolivia and Kenya

Mohamed Arkab, Algeria's Energy Minister, held talks with a number of his counterparts on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum's Extraordinary Ministerial Summit.

The Energy Ministry said that Arkab held talks in Doha with his counterparts from Iran, Bolivia, Russia and Kenya. The statement also added that all parties praised their bilateral ties with Algeria and discussed investment opportunities and cooperation in the energy and mining fields. 

Four MoUs were also signed between Algeria and Qatar, as Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who arrived in Doha on Saturday for a two-day visit.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi also visited Doha at the head of a delegation today. Raisi said in a joint press conference with the Emir of Qatar that his goal from the visit is to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.