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Israel, Turkey again fail to agree on water price

Special to World Tribune.com
MIDDLE EAST NEWSLINE
Wednesday, May 30, 2001

ANKARA — Israel and Turkey have again failed to conclude an agreement on the supply of water to the Jewish state.

Once again, the sticking point was price.

Turkish officials said the gap between the two sides remains significant. They said Israel offered 15 cents per cubic meters while Ankara insisted on nothing less than 20 cents per cubic meter.

An Israeli delegation held talks with Turkish officials late last week in an effort to complete a water agreement. The delegation returned to Israel and plans are underway for a Turkish delegation to travel to Israel.

Officials said the goal is to reach an agreement by July for Israel to purchase 50 million cubic meters of water annually for up to 10 years.

Wednesday, May 30, 2001


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