Protocol of Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Namibia and the People's Republic of Angola on the Development of a Hydro-electric generating Scheme, in Principle, on the Cunene River.

This Protocol, referring to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Namibia and the Government of the People's Republic of Angola in regard to the Development and Utilization of the Kunene River of 1990, is about developing jointly a new hydro-electric scheme on the Cunene River, downstream from Ruacana, at the most suitable location that can be found in the Epupa Region or other location, if technical and economic feasibility studies inclusive the environmental and ecological studies would advise the implementation of the project. appoint representatives to negotiate on behalf of the respective Governments all aspects related with the preparation and up-date of studies and technical projects for the construction of the hydro-electric power station at Epupa and its ecological impact on the region, compensation for the inundation of land and use of water, forms of participation and financing and prepare a comprehensive Agreement for further consideration and approval by both Governments.