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USA TO SUPPORT THE SECURE EXPLOITATION OF METSAMOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
19:06, 18 October, 2012
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 18, ARMENPRESS: Armenian and American governments
signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in energy sector
on October 18. As reports Armenpress, John Heffern extraordinary and
plenipotentiary US Ambassador to Armenia referred to the extension
of Metsamor nuclear power plant operation period for 10 years.
"Our position on the issue, that the exploitation of this block should
be suspended in 2016, matches with the international one. We are aware
about the decision to extend the exploitation deadline of the nuclear
power plant for ten years and we are willing to suggest any support
needed for the safe operation of the power plant" John Heffern said.
Armenian Minister of Finances Vache Gabrielyan noted that the decision
had already been made, and all the calculations have shown that plant
should exist for several more years.
Armenian-American intergovernmental conference took place in Yerevan
on October 18 with the participation of Armenian Minister of Finances
Vache Gabrielyan and USA extraordinary and plenipotentiary Ambassador
to Armenia John Heffern.
19:06, 18 October, 2012
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 18, ARMENPRESS: Armenian and American governments
signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in energy sector
on October 18. As reports Armenpress, John Heffern extraordinary and
plenipotentiary US Ambassador to Armenia referred to the extension
of Metsamor nuclear power plant operation period for 10 years.
"Our position on the issue, that the exploitation of this block should
be suspended in 2016, matches with the international one. We are aware
about the decision to extend the exploitation deadline of the nuclear
power plant for ten years and we are willing to suggest any support
needed for the safe operation of the power plant" John Heffern said.
Armenian Minister of Finances Vache Gabrielyan noted that the decision
had already been made, and all the calculations have shown that plant
should exist for several more years.
Armenian-American intergovernmental conference took place in Yerevan
on October 18 with the participation of Armenian Minister of Finances
Vache Gabrielyan and USA extraordinary and plenipotentiary Ambassador
to Armenia John Heffern.