The International Energy Forum (IEF) is the largest recurring global gathering of Energy Ministers. Unique in that its composition encompasses not only IEA and OPEC countries, but also powerhouse Russia and the emerging giants China and India. The IEF gathers participants from more than 70 countries accounting for more than 90% of oil & gas production and consumption. It is a biennial manifestation of international political intent to address through dialogue a common understanding of both supply and demand-side implications of energy interdependence, especially as they relate to global energy security.