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Fayyad to Visit France for Gas, Electricity Talks

Energy Minister Walid Fayyad affirmed, after meeting President Michel Aoun Wednesday, that he will visit France to discuss issues related to electricity and gas exploration.

“I am invited to an official visit to France to discuss gas exploration with (French multinational oil and gas company) Total (Energies) and other firms,” Fayyad said in a press conference.

The minister added that “we should urge Total to work on the existing contracts."

Concerning the import of gas and electricity from Jordan through Syria, Fayyad said that "the contract is ready and will be signed in the coming days."

Source: Naharnet


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