VOL. XLIV

No 32

6-August-2001

KUWAIT

Deputies Raise Questions Over Talks On AOCs Future Role In Neutral Zone

Prominent members of KuwaitsNational Assembly have raised questions concerning the talks that are under waybetween Kuwait and Japans Arabian Oil Company (AOC) over a possible role asoperator for the company when its concession for Kuwaitshalf-interest in the offshore Neutral Zone expires on 3 January 2003. On 7 Julythe two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) as the basis for...