Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of condolences to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on the death of OPEC Secretary General Muhammad Barkindo, praising Barkindo’s personal contribution to the creation of the OPEC+ interaction mechanism.
“Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of prominent Nigerian statesman and Secretary General of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Mohammed Barkindo. Thanks to his long and effective work in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), he rightfully deserved high praise. international prestige,” the telegram says.
The President of Russia noted Barkindo’s personal contribution to the creation of a unique mechanism of interaction within OPEC +, which is especially important for ensuring the stable and efficient functioning of the world oil market in the interests of black gold producers and consumers.
Barkindo died Tuesday evening in Nigeria at the age of 63. Barkindo served as Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries for 6 years and participated in the creation of the OPEC+ agreement in 2016.
Source: Prime