11.   The higher quotas come as demand from Asia is expected to drop.

12.   Aqazadeh, according to the official Islamic Republic News Agency, also called Monday for a higher quota, though he did not specify a particular level.

13.   At a press conference, he denied the proposed new aid package was designed to placate those demanding higher quotas, such as France.

14.   But Saudi Arabia and its allies Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates would be able quickly to boost production to meet new, higher quotas.

15.   Canada has hinted it might allow European fishermen a higher quota if the EU accepts tougher enforcement of the catch limits.

16.   Canada has hinted a compromise might be possible with the EU accepting tougher enforcement of the catch limits in return for its fishermen getting a higher quota.

17.   He added that the Emirates would seek a higher quota if the organization decides to increase the output.

18.   Kuwait has repeatedly called for a higher OPEC quota.

19.   Kuwait and Qatar have both said they want higher quotas if the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries raises its official production ceiling.

20.   The agreement grants higher quotas for imports from former colonies.