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Jerusalem, 27 October 1997
MEETING OF THE AQABA/EILAT COMMISSION
(Communicated by the Foreign Ministry Spokesman)
The Aqaba/Eilat Commission met today (October 27) on the third anniversary
of the peace treaty with Jordan.
Recalling the treaty, the Chairman of the Jordanian Commission, Dr. Fayez
Hasawna opened by declaring Jordan's commitment to the peace process, with
the blessing and patronage of the king.
In the Jordanian view, peace with Israel is a long-term strategic goal and
the building of peace is also for future generations.
Among the topics discussed at the meeting were:
- Establishing a sea and land rescue plan;
- Sponsoring a joint sea project which would include ecologically
preserving the Eilat/Aqaba Gulf;
- Handling sewage purification and mosquito and other insect eradication
- Cooperation in encouraging commerce between Eilat and Aqaba;
- Cooperation in the areas of sports and culture, such as joint sailing
contests and bicycle races.
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