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PART TWO
OAPEC Activities in 2012
Following the opening, a presentation was made, highlighting
OAPEC activities and objectives, as well as the major actions towards
achieving those objectives.
From his part, HE the Executive Secretary of APPA delivered an
address, where HE extended thanks to HE the Secretary General of
OAPEC for hospitality. HEgave a detailed explanation of theAssociation
and its major activities and future plans.
Afterwards, the meeting parties discussed horizons of cooperation
between both parties towards achieving the interests of OAPEC and
APPA member countries.
Of the main results agreed on between both parties are:
Continue holding joint meetings between both sides to discuss
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methods of enhancing future cooperation in all possible areas.
Exchange invitations to attend events organized by both parties.
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Study the possibility to hold an Arab-African joint conference in
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the area of petroleum.
Discuss the possibility of conducting joint technical/economic
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studies, and initiating a joint database.
The Executive Secretary of APPA showed willingness to sign
a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with OAPEC General
Secretariat to strengthen cooperation between both parties in the areas
of petroleum and energy.
The subject was referred to the Executive Bureau of OAPEC during
its 132
nd
Meeting, which was held in Cairo on 17-18 May 2012. The
Bureau commended the efforts of the General Secretariat in developing
cooperation with Arab and foreign organizations and associations. The
Bureau referred its recommendation to OAPEC Council of Ministers to
direct the General Secretariat to continually cooperate with APPA in all
the above areas, without financial obligation.
