OPEC FUND INTERESTED IN THE ENERGY SECTOR OF ARMENIA
Public Radio, Armenia
Oct 12 2006
President Robert Kocharyan received today Director General of the
OPEC Fund for International Development Suleiman Jasir Al-Herbish.
The Director General noted they intend to expand the programs directed
at the development of Armenia’s agro sector.
Appreciating the currrent level of cooperation, RA Presidnet welcomed
the fact that the programs in process are directed at improvement
of rural infrastructures, which is a compulsory condition for having
competitive agriculture.
Suleiman Jasir Al-Herbish emphasized the Fund’s interest in the energy
sector of Armenia. Noting that Armenia has an effectively functioning
energy system and aspires to become a producer of energy in the region,
the President said that thermal and hydro energy has been seriously
developing during the recent years.