OPEC's Barkindo: Our target is to have a framework for longer OPEC+ cooperation by December

Comments by OPEC secretary general Mohammed Barkindo

Well, this is something that has been touted since July. It's basically to strengthen the cooperation between Russia and OPEC members but in essence it's a strategic partnership with a longer-term view of tackling the future issue of market share as the US makes its way to the 'big boys club'.