He also expressed support for the Joint Oil Data Initiative, which the IEF formally launched on Monday, a database of monthly oil statistics which includes the 30 largest oil producers and oil purchasers among its 100 contributors.
"In a short time it has evolved into an internationally respected initiative that enhances the transparency, scope, quality and timeliness of data," he said, adding that this should help stabilize oil prices. "We need to lessen the magnitude of the swings and I feel there is now a common understanding that a price that is neither too high nor too low is favorable to all."
The 12th IEF has attracted representatives of 64 nations and 16 international organizations to Cancun for the two-day meeting.