Red Sea and Aden Gulf Countries sign protocol to face pollution

Jeddah, July 01, SPA -- Red Sea and Aden Gulf Countries signed in
Jeddah today a new protocol for technical cooperation, smooth
transfer of experts, equipment and materials in case of across-sea
emergencies.
The protocol also aimed at enhancing regional cooperation to face
pollution.
In a statement, Prof. Ziad Abu-Ghararah, the Secretary General of
the Regional Commission for Preservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of
Aden Environment, said the computer-equipped commission's
headquarters was also designed to monitor and tackle oil leaks and
maritime piracy.
--SPA