Iraq attends Riyadh energy summit as Saudi minister declares city ‘capital of energy security’

Iraq participated in the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting (IEF17) held in Riyadh on Sunday. During the summit, Saudi officials designated the host city as the global capital of energy security, as energy leaders convened to address oil market stability and international energy security concerns.

The meeting proceeded despite reports of fatal strikes targeting the Saudi capital’s airport. The forum focused on collaborative efforts among global energy officials to maintain market equilibrium and ensure the security of energy supplies.