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in energy statistics towards coordinating, matching and unifying
the definitions used in preparing energy statistics.
Identifying the efforts of international organizations and the
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training programs they extend to their member countries for the
purpose of exploring the aspects of cooperation in information
exchange between the specialized organization, to improve the
training materials and specialized courses.
Exchanging ideas on the issues and expectations regarding bio-
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fuel (bio-mass) data collection, for the purpose of utilizing the
findings in preparation for a global workshop on bio-fuel energy,
which will be organized in 2013.
IV: Cooperation with International Bodies and Institutions
4.1 Visit of African Petroleum Producers Association (APPA)
Delegation to OAPEC Headquarters
As part of enhancing and expanding cooperation activities with
international institutions and bodies concerned with energy, in general,
and petroleum, in particular, and upon the proposal of APPA, expressing
their desire that a delegation of the association pay a visit to OAPEC
headquarters, a meeting was held between both parties on 8 February
2012 to discuss and explore aspects of joint cooperation.
His Excellency Mr Abbas Ali Al-Naqi, OAPEC Secretary General,
opened the meeting, welcoming His Excellency the Executive Secretary
of APPA, Chairman of APPA Fund, and the member of delegation of
APPA. His Excellency referred to the common factors between both
parties, stressing the necessity to enhance the relations of cooperation in
all possible areas, so as to confront the common challenges and to carry
out all actions towards developing the petroleum industry in member
countries, as a number of countries are members in both organizations:
Algeria, Libya, and Egypt.
