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Alexandr Avanesov

Minister: Construction of new Iran-Armenia power transmission line is  in its final stage

Minister: Construction of new Iran-Armenia power transmission line is  in its final stage

ArmInfo.  The construction of a new Iran-Armenia power transmission line is in its final stage, it will allow Armenia to double the volume of electricity exports to  Iran, and potentially increase these volumes even further in the  future, as stated by the Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, David Khudatyan, to  reporters on August 19. 

According to him, the departments of both countries are currently  actively working towards this goal. The Minister expressed hope the  project will be completed soon, enabling an increase in supplies in  the shortest possible time. Khudatyan recalled that electricity  exports from Armenia to Iran currently occur throughout the year, and  the  new transmission line will allow the parties to double the  volume of supplies.

Khudatyan also pointed out the importance of cooperation with Tehran  in various areas, especially in infrastructure and road construction.

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