Germany’s economy minister is set to travel to the Gulf this weekend as part of his country’s efforts to become less dependent on Russia for energy. Qatar, the first stop on Robert Habeck’s trip, is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) but the bulk of its deliveries currently go to Asia. The Green politician said that Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine had put the topic of energy security at the centre of international discussions. “More than ever, we have to promote a global energy transition and currently push for the diversification of natural gas sources,”…