"ARMENIA HAS POTENTIAL TO EXPORT ELECTRICITY TO TURKEY"
Panorama.am
15:24 27/04/2010
Economy
Armenia has the potential to export electric power (electricity)
to Turkey, President said at the 11th sitting of the Atomic Energy
Safety Council (AESC).
The President underscored Armenia’s attendance to the regional
energy programs is signified, as well as improving participation in
gas-transportation and energy fields. Regarding regional energy market
Armenia has successful collaboration with Iran, Georgia and Russia.
President Sargsyan also stated that Armenia took the initiative to
normalize ties with Turkey. He said the opening of the only closed
border of Europe could contribute to settle economic and energy ties
with regional countries.
"Though because of Turkey’s idle policy the process has been suspended,
we could see potential to export electricity to Turkey and to Middle
East," President said.