ANPP Closing Possible Only after Creation of Alternative Energy SourcesOctober 12, 2005 - 14:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yesterday Armenian Energy Minister Armen Movsessian met in Washington with U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman, RA MFA press center reported. During the meeting Armen Movsessian highly appreciated the U.S. assistance to the Armenian energy field. When commenting on the closing of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant A. Movsessian noted that it can become possible only after creation of alternative energy sources. He also noted that Armenia counts on the U.S.'s support as regards the safety of the NPP. The parties agreed on examining the possibilities of holding an Armenian-American energy conference. Samuel Bodman showed interest in the process of the Iran-Armenia gas pipeline. To note, Armenian Ambassador to the U.S. Tatul Margarian was also present at the meeting.Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news |