At the UN – in the presence of President Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) of 🇹🇷, host of COP31, & Prime Minister Albanese (@AlboMP) of 🇦🇺, President of COP31 Negotiations – I addressed world leaders on how energy security & clean energy goals are increasingly reinforcing one another

Pleased to co-chair the #COP31-@IEA High-Level Dialogue with COP31 President @murat_kurum 🇹🇷, President of Negotiations Executive Director Kushla Munro 🇦🇺, and UN Assistant Secretary-General @SelwinHart Our discussions highlighted the critical role of electrification in strengthening energy security, improving affordability, and advancing sustainability Honoured that the First Lady of Türkiye, Emine Erdoğan, opened the event with an inspiring address

Honoured to co-host, alongside President @WilliamsRuto of Kenya, Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore of Norway and Secretary Chris Wright of the United States, a High-Level Event on Clean Cooking in Africa at #UNGA81. Excellent discussions on maintaining momentum and delivering strong outcomes at the 2nd Clean Cooking Summit, which will take place in Nairobi on 27-28 January 2027.

Excellent meeting with UK Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero Miatta Fahnbulleh (@Miatsf) in New York We discussed the situation in global energy markets, efforts to ensure energy security & affordability and how @IEA can support the 🇬🇧 deliver on its energy priorities

Very productive discussion with Lithuania’s Minister of Energy Lukas Savickas (@lsavickas) We discussed the importance of energy infrastructure resilience for energy security – and how @IEA can help 🇱🇹 deliver on its energy agenda in its upcoming EU Council Presidency

A pleasure to speak at the @ForeignPolicy Energy Forum in New York Energy security today faces an unprecedented range of risks. The Hormuz crisis has made clear that this new era demands a sharper focus on preparedness, diversification & resilience.

Very positive meeting and joint press conference with Korea's Minister for Climate, Energy & Environment Kim Sung-hwan in Seoul Delighted to announce the RISE ASIA initiative, under which 🇰🇷 and @IEA will work together to deepen cooperation on energy security, affordability and sustainability across the region

Privilege to meet President Lee Jae Myung (@Jaemyung_Lee) of Korea at the Blue House in Seoul We discussed developments in energy markets, 🇰🇷’s efforts to put electricity at the centre of its energy strategy, and how @IEA & 🇰🇷 can support energy security & sustainability in Asia

Pleased to be in Busan 🇰🇷 to discuss how countries are reassessing their energy strategies in response to the Hormuz crisis. In a rapidly changing world, technology & innovation are essential to strengthening energy security, boosting economic growth & accelerating emissions reductions

Excellent meeting with Takashi Sasayama, CEO of Tokyo Gas. We exchanged views on global energy markets, developments in LNG supply and demand, and the transformative impact of electrification and digitalisation on energy systems. 🇯🇵

Very pleased to meet with former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida. We exchanged views on global energy markets, geopolitical developments, and how to further strengthen the close partnership between Japan and the IEA 🇯🇵

Productive discussion with 🇯🇵 Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi (@moteging) on global energy geopolitics & the challenges facing energy markets We underscored the need for stronger regional cooperation to enhance energy security & resilience across Asia-Pacific

Honoured to have a bilateral meeting with 🇯🇵 Prime Minister @takaichi_sanae in Tokyo. We discussed how Japan & @IEA can deepen cooperation to strengthen energy security in Asia. I thanked her for reaffirming 🇯🇵's steadfast support for IEA work and leadership on energy security.

本日、国際エネルギー機関（#IEA）のビロル事務局長らと会談。エネルギー市場の不確実性が高まる中、日本を信頼できる国と高く評価する親日家。グローバルなエネルギー需給構造強靭化の必要性について認識を共有し、我が国の #パワーアジア や #パワーGX の取組等を紹介。引き続きIEAと緊密に連携。

Excellent meeting with Japan’s METI Minister Ryosei Akazawa (@ryosei_akazawa) in Tokyo. We discussed global oil & gas market developments and efforts to strengthen energy security and affordability across Asia-Pacific and beyond. I thanked Minister Akazawa for 🇯🇵’s unwavering support and trust in the IEA.

Productive exchange of views with China's Energy Minister Wang Hongzhi 🇨🇳 I thanked him for hosting a successful APEC Ministerial in Beijing and we discussed the outlook for energy markets amid the Hormuz crisis

Pleasure to meet with Ministers and senior representatives from @IEA countries at the APEC Energy Ministerial in Beijing, including from Canada 🇨🇦, Japan 🇯🇵, Korea 🇰🇷, New Zealand 🇳🇿, Singapore 🇸🇬 and the United States 🇺🇸

Pleased to address Ministers from across the Asia-Pacific region at the APEC Energy Ministerial in Beijing

The region is facing significant energy challenges from the Hormuz crisis. And as I highlighted, TRUST has become the scarcest of commodities in today's energy world.

The Hormuz shock is rippling through energy markets. Our new report shows global coal demand is now set to rise by 1.2% in 2026 ➡️ iea.li/46jm5Bh How long this trend for coal lasts depends on the crisis in the Gulf & on countries' longer-term strategic responses to it

A pleasure to host Norway’s new Ambassador Christian Syse (@NorwayAmbOECD) 🇳🇴 at the @IEA headquarters in Paris We discussed topics including the international energy market context, 🇳🇴’s key contributions to energy security & cooperation to expand clean cooking access in Africa