Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak will hold talks with his colleagues from India, Venezuela and Iran on the sidelines of the upcoming SPIEF.

DUSHANBE (Tajikistan) (Sputnik) — Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday that he would hold talks with his colleagues from India, Venezuela and Iran at the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
"There will be plenty [of meetings at SPIEF], with heads of oil and gas companies, the ministers — of India, Venezuela and Iran," Novak told reporters.


He specified that he would meet with the energy ministers of India and Venezuela, as well as with the head of the Iranian industry ministry.

The 2016 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which is being held under the auspices of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is due to take place on June 16-18. The forum is attended annually by business representatives and officials from dozens of countries.

By Sputnik