Iran and Armenia explored grounds to boost collaboration in the energy sector in a meeting Monday between the visiting Economy Minister of Armenia Vahan Kerobyan, and Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian in Tehran.
The two sides discussed ways to expand cooperation in the electricity sector and combating Aras River pollution, the Energy Ministry news portal reported, adding that the importance of completing a third power transmission line between the two neighbors was highlighted.
Armenia and Iran exchange 350 megawatts of electricity via to power lines. Upon completion of the third line in March, the capacity will reach 1,000 megawatts, Kerobyan said.
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