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1 By Pratap JohnBusiness EditorThe 6th GECF Summit being hosted by Qatar provides a favourable forum and oppor-tunity to discuss the latest develop-ments and trends related to the rap-idly evolving global gas 6th GECF Summit is held un-der the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad summit, which is held at the Sheraton Grand Doha until tomorrow, is a meeting of Heads of State and Government of Member Countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. It provides an opportunity for lead-ers to interact and exchange their ex-perience, views, information, and co-ordinate on gas-related matters, such as, recent developments, trends, and 6th GECF Summit marks a his-torical moment in the storied journey of the forum.

2 Doha was host to the 1st GECF Summit in 2011, and it is here that the highest leadership of the forum is meeting again a decade later to set the future direction of this important energy to the Doha-head-quartered Gas Exporting Countries Forum, it is being held at a timely juncture the world has started re-covering from the dramatic adverse consequences of Covid-19 pandemic. Commodity markets in general and natural gas markets in particular, have witnessed the gyrations of extreme volatility even as the COP26 outcome constituted a landmark milestone in the global eff orts of mitigating and adapting to climate change. Mean-while, the progress towards achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has slowed whilst alleviating energy poverty eff orts have gas, which is one of the fos-sil fuels, enjoys a large share of global consumption.

3 This has made this in-dustry face many global challenges, not in terms of the increasing energy demand, but in terms of environmen-tal, social, and economic aspects in both exporting and importing coun-tries. There is no doubt that the State of Qatar, as the largest producer of liq-uefi ed natural gas in the world, and chair of the upcoming forum, will play a leading and infl uential role in encouraging regional and interna-tional dialogue and enhancing the position of natural gas as the cleanest fossil fuel and future energy source, leading to low-carbon economies, offi cial Qatar News Agency forums have become one of the most important forums that bring to-gether decision-makers and special-ised experts to discuss issues related to the natural gas industry and trade and ways to promote it to enhance the position of this resource as a source of clean energy in the world.

4 To Page 3 Amir to meet Iranianpresident todayHotline to report human traffickingcases launchedFirst online sale ofabandoned vehiclesMacron, Putin agree to work for east Ukraine ceasefi reHis Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will meet today with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, who will arrive in the country on a state visit. The Amir and the Iranian President will discuss at the Amiri Diwan the relations between the two countries and the prospects for their development, in addition to a number of issues of common concern. (QNA)The Ministry of Labour, represented by the National Committee to Combat Human Traff icking, has announced the launch of direct means of communication to report complaints regarding abuses related to human traff icking cases and crimes. In a statement, the ministry urged the public to report any violations or complaints related to human traff icking via the hotline, 16044, and e-mail: ministry s allocation of direct means of communication comes as part of Qatar s eff orts to combat human traff icking, based on the State s commitment to human rights, and within the framework of its National Vision 2030.

5 (QNA)The first edition of the online auction of abandoned vehicles will be held tomorrow through Mzad Qatar App. Pictures of 50 vehicles to be featured initially in the sale will be available today on the app. Based on the response of the public, the number of vehicles will be increased in later editions. To participate at the biding process, the users should first download the app on their smart devices and log in, an off icial explained. Page 4 French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian leader Vladimir Putin yesterday agreed to work for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, Macron s off ice a phone conversation lasting 105 minutes, they also agreed on the need to favour a diplomatic solution to the ongoing crisis and to do everything to achieve one .Putin and Macron said they would work intensely to allow the Trilateral Contact Group, which includes Ukraine, Russia and the OSCE, to meet in the next few hours with the aim of getting all interested parties to commit to a ceasefire at the contact line in eastern Ukraine where government troops and pro-Russian separatists are facing each other.

6 Macron and Putin also agreed that talks between Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany should resume to implement the so-called Minsk protocol, which in 2014 had already called for a ceasefire in eastern decides to wait Meanwhile, the Biden administration refused to unleash sanctions on Russia ahead of a widely anticipated Russian invasion of Ukraine despite mounting criticism from Kyiv and domestic United States and Britain have repeatedly cautioned in recent days that Russia is about to launch a military invasion of Ukraine, a plan Russia denies. Sanctioning Vladimir Putin s government before he invades would just guarantee such a crisis happens immediately, US off icials argue. The purpose of the sanctions in the first instance is to try to deter Russia from going to war. As soon as you trigger them that deterrence is gone, Secretary of State Antony Blinken TIMES published inQ ATA Rsince 1978 MONDAY Vol.

7 XXXXII No. 12196 February 21, 2022 Rajab 20, 1443 AH www. 2 Riyals Ashghal launches excavation works of 13km-long main drainage tunnel in Wakra and WukairQ ATA R | Page 7 BUSINESS | Page 1 CMA CGM shipping, logistics leader looks to serve Qatar s booming maritime sectorAmir holds talks with Algerian presidentQNADohaHis Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and President of the sisterly People s Democratic Republic of Alge-ria Abdelmadjid Tebboune, held an of-fi cial talks session at the Amiri Diwan yesterday. At the beginning of the meeting, the Amir welcomed the Algerian president and the accompanying delegation, wishing him a pleasant stay, and the relations of the two countries further development and growth in various fi his part, President Tebboune ex-pressed his thanks to the Amir for the warm reception and hospitality, look-ing forward to strengthen relations of co-operation to achieve the aspira-tions of the two countries and their brotherly peoples.

8 During the session, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them in various fi elds, in addition to discussing issues of joint interest. The session was attended by His Highness the Personal Representative of the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, HE the Deputy Prime Min-ister and Minister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani and HE Chief of Amiri Di-wan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani. The session was also attended by HE the Minister of Transport Jassim Seif Ahmed al-Sulaiti, HE the Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Subaie, HE the Minister of State for Energy Aff airs Saad bin Sher-ida al-Kaabi, HE the Minister of Com-merce and Industry Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Qassim al-Thani, HE the Minister of Education and Higher Education Buthaina bint Ali al-Jabr al-Nuaimi and HE the Minister of Social Development and Family Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser al-Misnad.

9 On the Algerian side, the session was attended by Minister of Foreign Af-fairs and National Community Abroad Ramtane Lamamra, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals Abdul Rashid Tabbi, Minister of Energy and Mining Mohamed Arkab, Minister of Higher Education and Scientifi c Research Ab-delbaki Benziane, Minister of National Solidarity, Family and Women s Issues Kawthar Kriko, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Mohamed Ab-del Hafeez Hani and Minister of Hous-ing, Urban Planning and the City Tarek Belaribi. His Highness the Amir and the Al-gerian president also held a bilateral meeting, during which they exchanged views on a number of regional and in-ternational issues, as well as the latest developments. Upon his arrival at the Amiri Diwan, the Algerian president was accorded an offi cial reception.

10 To Page 12 Qatar, Algeria sign pacts to bolster co-operationHoney, local vegetable exhibition opens at Souq WaqifBy Shafeeq AlingalStaff ReporterShowcasing various varieties of honey and the growing richness of Qatar s local vegetable farm-ing, the Agricultural Products and Lo-cal Honey Exhibition started at Al Ah-mad Square in Souq Waqif by the Ministry of Mu-nicipality and Souq Waqif Manage-ment, the festival has about 70 pa-vilions, representing many farms and apiaries that display local agricultural products, fresh fruits and Waqif director Mohamed Ab-dullah al-Salem, in a statement to of-fi cial Qatar News Agency (QNA), said that the event will serve the producer and the consumer while providing an ideal marketing experience in a tourist attraction that brings together visitors from among citizens and residents of diff erent nationalities.