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Former Water Minister: Jordan Will Not Reenter Additional Water Agreement with Israel
Former Jordanian Minister of Water and Irrigation, Hazem Naser, stated that Jordan will not return to the additional water supply agreement with Israel, emphasizing that the quantities provided by the agreement—which account for about 4% of the annual water budget—are not relied upon by the kingdom to meet its needs. He clarified that Jordan is focusing on implementing the National Carrier project and other plans to increase water sources, including the use of groundwater, to ensure the continuous supply of water to citizens. This comes amid the lack of renewal of the agreement that granted Jordan additional quotas and in the context of tensions with Israel regarding water issues.
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