The International Energy Charter is a “declaration of political intention aiming at strengthening energy cooperation between the signatory states;” however, the Charter “does not bear any legally binding obligation or financial commitment. It maps out common principles for international cooperation in the field of energy. The International Energy Charter reflects some of the most topical energy challenges of the 21st century, in particular: The International Energy Charter is a “declaration of political intention aiming at strengthening energy cooperation between the signatory states;” however, the Charter “does not bear any legally binding obligation or financial commitment. It maps out common principles for international cooperation in the field of energy. The International Energy Charter reflects some of the most topical energy challenges of the 21st century, in particular: 

• “the growing weight of developing countries for global energy security,

• the “trilemma” between energy security, economic development and environmental protection,

• the role of enhanced energy trade for sustainable development,

• the need to promote access to modern energy services, energy poverty reduction, clean technology and capacity building,

• the need for diversification of energy sources and routes,

• the role of regional integration of energy markets” (International Energy Charter, 2016).

Therefore, the correct option is E.