ENERGY SECURITY MODERN SYSTEM TO BE INTRODUCED IN ARMENIA

NOYAN TAPAN
MAY 6, 2010
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, MAY 6, NOYAN TAPAN. The working group on elaboration of
the energy security conception envisaged by the Armenian National
Security Strategy convened its first meeting on May 6, conducted by
National Security Council Secretary Artur Baghdasarian.

A. Baghdasarian rating as important energy security as one of Armenian
national security components said that national security conception’s
main goal should be ensuring Armenia’s energy self-sufficience in
short-term and long-term prospect.

"The energy development problems are in a reliable condition today
in our country, and Armenia has not only all grounds to ensure our
energy self-sufficience but also to export electricity, which is very
important for our country’s economy. The study of European countries’
experience shows that today that sector develops in two directions,
through energy development strategic programs and electricity
generation economy efficient regimes. We should be able to introduce
energy security modern system by studying the best international
experience," A. Baghdasarian said.

According to the NSC Secretary press service, at the meeting, it
was decided to complete the elaboration of document’s conceptional
provisions and to submit the document for approval by October.