VOL. XLII

No. 03

18-January-1999

EGYPT

World Bank Denies Involvement In Egypt-Israel Gas Negotiations, But Could Play Role If Asked

Contrary to recent press reports, the World Bank has not made any official proposal nor has it been involved in any official contact with the parties involved in the negotiations for the export of Egyptian natural gas to Israel, according to Mr. Joe Saba, the World Banks resident representative to Palestine. Mr. Saba told MEES that should both sides approach the...