From the Liveblog of
Monday, August 14, 2023
Energy Minister Katz meets UAE, Jordanian ministers to discuss water for electricity deal
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Energy Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister’s Office director General Yossi Shelley meet in Abu Dhabi with UAE Industry and Technology Minister Sultan Al Jaber and Jordan’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Saleh al-Kharabsheh, Water Minister Muhammad Al-Anja, and Environmental Protection Minister Mu’awiyah Radaida. They are joined by White House climate aide David Livingston.
According to Israel, the various representatives discusses the final stages of the water for electricity deal between Israel and Jordan, set to be signed at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai.
They also talk about a 4G agreement that is set to be signed at the November confab between Israel, the US and the UAE.
