Jordan, Syria, Lebanon discuss electricity cooperation
A project to provide Lebanon with electricity is the latest sign of Jordan resuming times with Syria.
Jordan hosted Lebanese and Syrian officials Wednesday for a discussion on providing energy-starved Lebanon with electricity.
The energy and electricity ministers of the three countries met in Amman. They agreed to restart an electricity line between Jordan and Syria as a first step toward providing Lebanon with electricity. Jordan’s Minister of Energy Hala Zawati said they set up technical teams to work on the project but did not give a timetable, the official Petra news agency reported.
Lebanon is in the midst of a devastating economic crisis. In addition to corruption, restrictions on cash withdrawals and the depreciation of the currency, the country also suffers from chronic electricity outages. Public electricity is only available for a few hours a day at best in many areas. Making matters worse, there are severe fuel shortages, meaning it is difficult for people to use generators as alternative power sources.
Jordan, Syria and Egypt are also working to provide Egyptian natural gas to Lebanon.
