Analysis
The Takeaway: Egypt’s US envoy touts EastMed Gas Forum as regional model
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Zahran: EastMed Gas Forum offers ‘political horizon’
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Motaz Zahran, Egypt’s ambassador to the United States, said that the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) is the "perfect example" of a regional approach to address the Israeli-Palestinian issue and regional economic integration.
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Speaking at an Al-Monitor breakfast at Washington’s National Press Club on May 17, Zahran said that the EMGF, formally launched in September 2020, offers a "political horizon" for Palestinians because it is the only regional organization which includes both Israel and Palestine, as well as France, Egypt, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus and Italy.
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Total, Eni, Novatek and Exxon have signed exploration and production agreements with EMGF member countries.
