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ARMENIA-IRAN RAILWAY: IRAN EXPECTING ARMENIA'S STEPS
17:32 ~U 11.06.13
With respect to the construction of an Armenia-Iran railway, Iran
is expecting Armenia's steps, Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mohammad
Raiesi told journalists on Tuesday.
"We have for several years stressed the need for construction of a
railway between Armenia and Iran. I am sure that about 5,000 Iranian
tourists will come to Armenia every week if a railway is constructed.
We have repeatedly stated that the moment Armenia begins constructing
its section Iran will begin its section. I think a high-speed railway
section from Meghri to Georgia meets Armenia's interests," Ambassador
Mohammad Raiesi said.
Iran is ready to invest up to $500,000 in the construction of a
hydro-power plant.
In response to Tert.am's question as to whether Iranian gas might be
an alternative for Armenia, he said that it is up to Armenia to decide.
Armenia's Minister of Energy Armen Movsisyan had stated that Iranian
gas could not be an alternative for Armenia because Iran is selling
its gas to other countries, particularly to Turkey, at $340 per 1,000
cubic meters.
As regards Turkey, Ambassador Mohammad Raiesi said that Iran considers
international prices. He noted that an Armenian-Iranian gas agreement
based on the gas-for-energy principle remains in force.
Iranian hardly has any energy problems. Iran wants Armenia to solve
its problems somehow, so it remains committed to the agreement.
"Armenia is well aware Iran is its best friend," Ambassador Mohammad
Raiesi said.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2013/06/11/mohammad-reisi/
17:32 ~U 11.06.13
With respect to the construction of an Armenia-Iran railway, Iran
is expecting Armenia's steps, Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mohammad
Raiesi told journalists on Tuesday.
"We have for several years stressed the need for construction of a
railway between Armenia and Iran. I am sure that about 5,000 Iranian
tourists will come to Armenia every week if a railway is constructed.
We have repeatedly stated that the moment Armenia begins constructing
its section Iran will begin its section. I think a high-speed railway
section from Meghri to Georgia meets Armenia's interests," Ambassador
Mohammad Raiesi said.
Iran is ready to invest up to $500,000 in the construction of a
hydro-power plant.
In response to Tert.am's question as to whether Iranian gas might be
an alternative for Armenia, he said that it is up to Armenia to decide.
Armenia's Minister of Energy Armen Movsisyan had stated that Iranian
gas could not be an alternative for Armenia because Iran is selling
its gas to other countries, particularly to Turkey, at $340 per 1,000
cubic meters.
As regards Turkey, Ambassador Mohammad Raiesi said that Iran considers
international prices. He noted that an Armenian-Iranian gas agreement
based on the gas-for-energy principle remains in force.
Iranian hardly has any energy problems. Iran wants Armenia to solve
its problems somehow, so it remains committed to the agreement.
"Armenia is well aware Iran is its best friend," Ambassador Mohammad
Raiesi said.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2013/06/11/mohammad-reisi/