Tuesday, June 12 2018 13:40
Alexandr Avanesov

The sphere of renewable energy in Armenia is a priority for the EU

The sphere of renewable energy in Armenia is a priority for the EU

ArmInfo.The Minister of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources of Armenia, Artur Grigoryan, received the head of the Eastern Partnership regional programs department at the Directorate-General for Neighborhood and Enlargement of the European Commission Vassilis Maragos on June 12.

According to the press service of the RA Ministry of Energy,  welcoming the guests, the Minister expressed gratitude to the  European Union for consistent assistance in the implementation of  energy programs that are of strategic importance for the country. He  confirmed the intentions of the Armenian authorities to implement all  the agreements reached, also speaking for the implementation of new  joint projects.

Vassilis Maragos expressed satisfaction with the joint work carried  out with the Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources  of Armenia, noting that he will make every effort to achieve better  results in Armenia. He stressed that the expansion of programs in the  field of renewable energy and energy efficiency is a priority for the  European Commission, adding that the European Commission is ready to  assist Armenia in various formats.