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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany, Qatar Sign Energy Partnership Agreement

German Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck and Qatari Energy Minister Saad Sherida al-Kaabi shake hands as they meet to sign an agreement on the two countries' energy partnership, in Berlin, Germany, May 20, 2022. (Reuters)

Germany and Qatar signed on Friday a declaration to deepen their energy partnership, with a focus on trade in hydrogen and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as Europe's biggest economy looks for alternative supplies amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The partnership deal foresees regular meetings between authorities from both countries and creates a working group focused on developing trade relations in LNG and hydrogen, as well as one devoted to renewable energy.

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