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IRAN READY TO ASSIST ARMENIA ON GAS MATTERS - AMBASSADOR
June 11, 2013 | 14:49
YEREVAN. - Iran is ready to assist Armenia on matters of gas supply as
much as it can, Ambassador Mohammad Raiesi told reporters on Tuesday.
The Iranian diplomat stressed it is for Armenian side to decide
whether to use Iranian gas as an alternative to Russian.
At the same time, he noted that the Armenian-Iranian agreement on the
construction of a gas pipeline and gas supply was made on the basis
of gas in exchange for electricity principle.
In this regard, Raiesi said Iran has no special demand in electricity
and is exporting power itself. The main purpose of the above mentioned
agreement was to assist the Armenian side.
"Iran is committed to this agreement," he added.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
June 11, 2013 | 14:49
YEREVAN. - Iran is ready to assist Armenia on matters of gas supply as
much as it can, Ambassador Mohammad Raiesi told reporters on Tuesday.
The Iranian diplomat stressed it is for Armenian side to decide
whether to use Iranian gas as an alternative to Russian.
At the same time, he noted that the Armenian-Iranian agreement on the
construction of a gas pipeline and gas supply was made on the basis
of gas in exchange for electricity principle.
In this regard, Raiesi said Iran has no special demand in electricity
and is exporting power itself. The main purpose of the above mentioned
agreement was to assist the Armenian side.
"Iran is committed to this agreement," he added.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am