Implement fully the EU – Russia Energy Efficiency Initiative

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Main tasks include particularly the annual work programmes of the Joint EU – Russia Thematic Group on Energy Efficiency of the EU – Russia Energy Dialogue, to be implemented jointly by the EU and Russian side. The EU-Russia Energy Dialogue provides the overall structure for energy cooperation between the EU and Russia going forward. Through the Dialogue, the EU and Russia seek to: • improve investment opportunities in the energy sector, including through the opening up of energy markets • ensure secure and adequate infrastructure • facilitate an increase in the use of environmentally friendly technologies and energy resources • promote energy efficiency and energy savings on the way to a low-carbon economy • exchange information on legislative initiatives Thematic Groups bring together EU and Russian experts, including representatives from the European Commission, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, financial institutions, European businesses, and academia.

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