Turkey and Israel have decided to establish a mutual energy dialogue, further strengthening ties between the two countries following a six-year pause in relations, Israeli Energy and Water Resources Yuval Steinitz said on Thursday.
After attending the World Energy Congress in Istanbul, which marked the first ministerial level visit since the raiding of a Turkish flotilla on international waters in 2010, Steinitz held a press conference and said that Turkey and Israel plan to enhance cooperation in the energy field.
"Turkey and Israel will examine the feasibility of building a gas pipeline'' Steinitz said, as part of the efforts to strengthen dialogue between the two countries.
He noted that his meeting with Turkey's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Berat Albayrak marked an important component in normalization of relations between the two countries.
Zionist Minister welcomes all initiatives from Turkey
He also noted that Israel welcomes all initiatives from Turkey to improve the living conditions of the people in Gaza.
Speaking about Turkey's stance on Gazan issue, Steinitz said "We welcome all initiatives from Turkey to enhance the living conditions of people in Gaza."