A Turkish delegation of top energy official arrived in Israel-blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday to discuss solutions for a decade-long electricity crisis in the Palestinian territory.
The 4-strong delegation crossed into Gaza via the Erez crossing for talks with their Palestinian counterparts, Ghazi Hamad, Gaza鈥檚 foreign ministry undersecretary, said.
鈥淭he delegation will discuss solutions and necessary mechanisms for fulfilling Gaza鈥檚 energy needs,鈥� he told Anadolu Agency.
On Sunday, a Turkish technical delegation held talks with Palestinian energy officials to discuss ways of solving Gaza鈥檚 power crisis.
鈥淭he delegation鈥檚 visit is part of Turkey鈥檚 efforts to provide solutions for the energy crisis in the Palestinian territory,鈥� Ahmed Abu al-Amreen, spokesman for the Gaza Energy Authority, said.
Last month, Turkey provided 15 tons of fuel with a view of operating Gaza鈥檚 power plant.
Gaza 鈥� which needs 400 megawatts of electricity -- continues to suffer from a severe power crisis that has forced local authorities to adopt a rotation system, cutting power from some areas in order to supply electricity to other areas.
Israel provides 120 megawatts of electricity to the Gaza Strip, while Egypt provides 32 megawatts. Gaza鈥檚 power plant provides only 60 megawatts, according to the Palestinian Energy Authority figures.
By Ola Atallah and Mohamed Majed in Gaza City, Palestine
Anadolu Agency
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