APEC announces UAE's withdrawal from its membership
APEC announced the UAE's withdrawal from its membership effective May 1, following a letter from the Energy Minister to the Libyan Oil Minister and the Organization's Council of Ministers chairman.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
The General Secretariat of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) announced the withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates from its membership, effective May 1. In a statement, OAPEC said the General Secretariat had been notified of a letter from UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al-Mazrouei addressed to the Libyan Minister of Oil and Gas and Chairman of the current session of the Organization’s Council of Ministers, Dr. Khalifa Abdul Sadeq, which included the UAE’s decision to withdraw from the organization. The General Secretariat expressed its appreciation for the role played by the UAE throughout its membership and its active contributions to supporting the progress of joint Arab efforts in the oil and energy sectors. It reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its efforts to enhance cooperation and integration among its member states, thereby advancing shared interests through the implementation of its strategic programs and initiatives.
