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Appendix A: Excerpts from the Treaty of Peace Between the State of Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Pages 169-181

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... Appendixes
From page 171...
... The Parties, recognising the necessity to find a practical, just and agreed solution to their water problems and with the view that the subject of water can form the basis for the advancement of cooperation between them, jointly undertake to ensure that the management and development of their water resources do not, in any way, harm the water resources of the other Party.
From page 172...
... ISRAEL1ORDAN PEACE TREATY ANNEX IV ENVIRONMENT Israel and Tordan acknowledge the importance of the ecology of the region, its high environmental sensitivity and the need to protect the environment and prevent danger and risks for the health and well-being of the region's population. They both recognise the need for conservation of natural resources, protection of biodiversity and the imperative of attaining economic growth based on sustainable development principles.
From page 173...
... C Environmental subjects to be addressed: Protection of nature, natural resources and biodiversity, including cooperation in planning and management of adjacent protected areas along the common border, and protection of endangered species and migratory birds.
From page 174...
... Environmental protection of water resources. Liquid waste.
From page 175...
... · Environmental protection of water resources to ensure optimal water quality, at reasonably usable standards. · Agricultural pollution control.
From page 176...
... above, Israel concedes to transfer to Jordan in the summer period (20) MCM from the Jordan River directly upstream from Deganya gates on the river.
From page 177...
... Jordan is entitled to an annual quantity equivalent to that of Israel, provided however, that Tordan's use will not harm the quantity or quality of the above Israeli uses. The Joint Water Committee (outlined in Article VII below)
From page 178...
... Israel and Tordan shall cooperate to build a diversion/storage dam on the Yarmouk River directly downstream of the point 121/Adassiya Diversion. The purpose is to improve the diversion efficiency into the King Abdullah Canal of the water allocation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Tordan, and possibly for the diversion of Israel's allocation of the river water.
From page 179...
... MCM/year above the yields referred to in paragraph 1 above, subject to a determination by the Joint Water Committee that this undertaking is hydrogeologically feasible and does not
From page 180...
... Israel and Tordan undertake to exchange relevant data on water resources through the Toint Water Committee.
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... 2. The Joint Water Committee will, with the approval of the respective governments, specify its work procedures, the frequency of its meetings, and the details of its scope of work.


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