March 16, 2005 - 09:10 AMT
GAS CONSUMPTION NOTABLE GROWTH EVIDENCES SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ARMENIA
The Armenian President met with Deputy Chairman of Gazprom Public Corporation Alexander Ryazanov and Deputy Chairman of RAO UES Board Andrey Rapoport, the Press Service of the Armenian leader reported. In the course of the meeting the interlocutors discussed the activities of ArmRosGazprom company, as well issues referring to the process of building Iran-Armenia gas pipeline. The parties also noted the efficient work of «ArmRosGazprom» within the past two years. In the words of the meeting participants, the fact of notable increase of gas consumption in the republic evidences not only the efficient operation of the company, but also the sustainable development of the Armenian economy. The opportunities and prospects of mutually favorable cooperation of energy systems of the region were also discussed.