It has been reported that the Middle East, and the Gulf States in particular, will face serious water shortages during the next 25 years, and Turkey is likely to be one of the main sources for the transfer of fresh water.
Izvešteno je da će se Bliski istok, a posebno zalivske države, suočiti sa ozbiljnom nestašicom vode u narednih 25 godina, a Turska će verovatno biti jedan od glavnih izvora za transfer sveže vode.