Agreement between the Republic of Syria and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan concerning the utilization of the Yarmuk waters, 1987.

This Agreement between Jordan and Syria concerns construction and operation of the Wahdah dam and reservoir situated on the river Yarmuk in the territories of Syria and Jordan. Jordan shall assume responsibility for the establishment of the Yarmuk scheme and for the financing of every stage of the studies, plans, construction, operation and maintenance. Each State shall undertake to compensate the owners of land, estates and buildings on its territory which are expropriated for the purposes of the Yarmuk scheme in accordance with its own laws and regulations. Syria shall undertake to settle all claims of individuals relating to water rights and to compensate such claimants, while Jordan shall undertake to be responsible for all compensation and expenses paid in Syria in respect of such expropriations and claims. Available water shall be used for hydropower and irrigation schemes.