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Fars News Agency, Iran
Jan 29 2011
Armenia Keen to Boost Economic Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Armenian Energy and Natural Resources Minister Armen
Movsisian stressed his country's willingness to further boost its
economic cooperation with Iran.
Speaking to reporters here in Tehran on Saturday, Movsisian
underlining the need for further expansion of all-out cooperation
between the two neighboring countries, and added that there are no
obstacles on the way of further promotion of mutual economic ties.
He also lauded Iranian officials' positive outlook for boosting
economic ties with Armenia.
He said over 10 huge projects are operating by Iran in Armenia,
calling for implementing joint ventures to enhance bilateral
cooperation.
Last week, Movsisian had announced that Iran and Armenia will double
swap of power supplies after the new power transfer line starts
operation.
Movsisian said at the time that his country's third power transfer
line to Iran with a nominal capacity of 400kw per hour will be ready
in 2013, adding that the construction phase will start in the second
half of 2011.
In October, the two sides agreed to form a joint working group to
explore way of expanding their mutual cooperation in grounds of water
and renewable energy resources.
The agreement was made in a meeting between Iranian Minister of Energy
Majid Namjou and Movsisian here in Tehran.
From: A. Papazian
Jan 29 2011
Armenia Keen to Boost Economic Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Armenian Energy and Natural Resources Minister Armen
Movsisian stressed his country's willingness to further boost its
economic cooperation with Iran.
Speaking to reporters here in Tehran on Saturday, Movsisian
underlining the need for further expansion of all-out cooperation
between the two neighboring countries, and added that there are no
obstacles on the way of further promotion of mutual economic ties.
He also lauded Iranian officials' positive outlook for boosting
economic ties with Armenia.
He said over 10 huge projects are operating by Iran in Armenia,
calling for implementing joint ventures to enhance bilateral
cooperation.
Last week, Movsisian had announced that Iran and Armenia will double
swap of power supplies after the new power transfer line starts
operation.
Movsisian said at the time that his country's third power transfer
line to Iran with a nominal capacity of 400kw per hour will be ready
in 2013, adding that the construction phase will start in the second
half of 2011.
In October, the two sides agreed to form a joint working group to
explore way of expanding their mutual cooperation in grounds of water
and renewable energy resources.
The agreement was made in a meeting between Iranian Minister of Energy
Majid Namjou and Movsisian here in Tehran.
From: A. Papazian