According to the report of the public relations of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Ali-Mohammad Mousavi said some 16 countries which are among the world’s most important producers and exporters of natural gas will attend the Tehran ministerial meeting which will be chaired by Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad.
The GECF has 12 members and eight observer states, with some other nations usually taking part in its meetings as guests, Mousavi said.
The GECF countries hold 70% of the world’s proven gas reserves some 40% of the global gas production.