Ministry of Industry and Energy (1993–1997)

On 1 January 1993, the Ministry of Industry (of 1988) had its name changed to the Ministry of Industry and Energy. Petroleum and energy affairs were transferred from the abolished Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (of 1978).

On 25 October 1996, responsibility for petroleum and energy affairs was transferred to an additional minister in the Ministry of Industry and Energy. On 1 January 1997, these affairs were transferred to the new Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (of 1997). At the same time, trade and shipping affairs were transferred to the Ministry of Industry and Energy from an additional minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Industry and Energy now had its name changed to the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

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