energy resources. This Program may also provide for the construction of a Petrochemical industrial complex in the Gaza Strip and the construction of oil and gas pipelines.

4. Cooperation in the field of finance, including a Financial Development and Action Program for the encouragement of international investment in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, and in Israel, as well as the establishment of a Palestinian Development Bank.
   
   
5. Cooperation in the field of transport and communications, including a Program, which will define guidelines for the establishment of a Gaza Sea Port Area, and will provide for the establishing of transport and communications lines to and from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip to Israel and to other countries. In addition, this Program will provide for carrying out the necessary construction of roads, railways, communications lines, etc.
   
   
6. Cooperation in the field of trade, including studies, and Trade Promotion Programs, which will encourage local, regional and inter-regional trade, as well as a feasibility study of creating free trade zones in the Gaza Strip and in Israel, mutual access to these zones, and cooperation in other areas related to trade and commerce.
   
   
7. Cooperation in the field of industry, including Industrial Development Programs, which will provide for the establishment of joint Israeli - Palestinian Industrial Research and Development Centers, will promote Palestinian-Israeli joint ventures, and provide guidelines for cooperation in the textile, food, pharmaceutical, electronics, diamonds, computer and science-based industries.
   
   
8. A program for cooperation in, and regulation of, labor relations and cooperation in social welfare issues.
   
   
9. A Human Resources Development and Cooperation Plan, providing for joint Israeli- Palestinian workshops and seminars, and for the establishment of joint vocational training centers, research institutes and data banks.
   
   
10. An Environmental Protection Plan, providing for joint and / or coordinated measures in this sphere.
    
    
11. A program for developing coordination and cooperation in the field of communication and media.
    
    
12. Any other programs of mutual interest.
    
    

ANNEX IV

PROTOCOL ON ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN COOPERATION CONCERNING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

1. The two sides will cooperate in the context of the multilateral peace efforts in promoting a Development Program for the region, including the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, to be initiated by the G - 7. The parties will request the G - 7 to seek the participation in this program of other interested states, such as members of the  Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, regional Arab states and institutions, as well as members of the private sector.

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