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IRAN, ARMENIA CALL FOR THIRD HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION LINE
IRNA - Islamic Rep. News Agency, Iran
Dec 18 2014
Tehran
Iran's energy minister and his Armenian counterpart underlined
the need for the establishment of a third high voltage electricity
transmission line.
Hamid Chitchian, accompanied by his Armenian counterpart Yervand
Zakharian told reporters here on Monday that Iran in return for
delivering natural gas to Armenia will receive electricity from the
country at times of need.
He said with the establishment of the third high voltage electricity
transmission line the transfer of energy will be increased and the
increase in the amount of electricity will be influenced by the
decisions which will be taken during talks of the Armenian side with
Iran's Oil Ministry.
Also speaking to reporters, Zakharian said at present economic
transactions between the two countries stands at $300 million,
adding that the figure is expected to increase by two fold during
bilateral talks.
He said with the establishment of the third high voltage electricity
transmission line which will become operational by 2018, the amount
of electricity transmission will be increased two to three times
and finally this will be effective in the expansion of bilateral
economic exchanges.
Pointing to proper political relations between the two countries, the
Armenian minister said the ties should become stronger in economic
field, adding that presidents of the two countries have emphasized
that economic relations should be further increased.
Meanwhile, addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 12th session of
Iran-Armenia joint economic commission Chitchian said Iran will employ
all capacities available for the development of bilateral relations
and cooperation with Armenia.
Stressing that Iran's principled policy in the region and the world is
based on development of relations with most countries, especially the
regional countries and the neighbors, Chitchian said good political
relations between the two countries are not harmful for any regional
country but rather will help more convergence in the region.
He further remarked that both Iran and Armenia enjoy cultural and
historical commonalities and these common points and the policy of
good neighborly relations have resulted in a progressing trend with
the absence of any ups and downs in bilateral relations since the
independence of Armenia to date.
The Iranian minister noted that in the past two years some problems
ceased development of cooperation which has now been removed through
efforts of the organizations involved in both countries.
"From now on further growth of the development of relations and
cooperation between the two countries can be witnessed especially in
economic sectors."
Chitchian noted that natural resources such as water and mineral
reserves in Armenia on the one hand and technical and engineering
capabilities and great human assets of Iran on the other hand will
pave the way for further development of ties between the two countries.
The 12th session of Iran-Armenia joint economic commission, hosted
by Iran's Energy Ministry, will continue for two days.
From: A. Papazian
IRNA - Islamic Rep. News Agency, Iran
Dec 18 2014
Tehran
Iran's energy minister and his Armenian counterpart underlined
the need for the establishment of a third high voltage electricity
transmission line.
Hamid Chitchian, accompanied by his Armenian counterpart Yervand
Zakharian told reporters here on Monday that Iran in return for
delivering natural gas to Armenia will receive electricity from the
country at times of need.
He said with the establishment of the third high voltage electricity
transmission line the transfer of energy will be increased and the
increase in the amount of electricity will be influenced by the
decisions which will be taken during talks of the Armenian side with
Iran's Oil Ministry.
Also speaking to reporters, Zakharian said at present economic
transactions between the two countries stands at $300 million,
adding that the figure is expected to increase by two fold during
bilateral talks.
He said with the establishment of the third high voltage electricity
transmission line which will become operational by 2018, the amount
of electricity transmission will be increased two to three times
and finally this will be effective in the expansion of bilateral
economic exchanges.
Pointing to proper political relations between the two countries, the
Armenian minister said the ties should become stronger in economic
field, adding that presidents of the two countries have emphasized
that economic relations should be further increased.
Meanwhile, addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 12th session of
Iran-Armenia joint economic commission Chitchian said Iran will employ
all capacities available for the development of bilateral relations
and cooperation with Armenia.
Stressing that Iran's principled policy in the region and the world is
based on development of relations with most countries, especially the
regional countries and the neighbors, Chitchian said good political
relations between the two countries are not harmful for any regional
country but rather will help more convergence in the region.
He further remarked that both Iran and Armenia enjoy cultural and
historical commonalities and these common points and the policy of
good neighborly relations have resulted in a progressing trend with
the absence of any ups and downs in bilateral relations since the
independence of Armenia to date.
The Iranian minister noted that in the past two years some problems
ceased development of cooperation which has now been removed through
efforts of the organizations involved in both countries.
"From now on further growth of the development of relations and
cooperation between the two countries can be witnessed especially in
economic sectors."
Chitchian noted that natural resources such as water and mineral
reserves in Armenia on the one hand and technical and engineering
capabilities and great human assets of Iran on the other hand will
pave the way for further development of ties between the two countries.
The 12th session of Iran-Armenia joint economic commission, hosted
by Iran's Energy Ministry, will continue for two days.
From: A. Papazian