Vassilis Maragos assures: All efforts to be made for further EU  assistance to Armenian NPP 

ArmInfo.The delegation of the European Union led by the EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos  visited the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP).

According to the ANPP's press service, the guests were presented with  the history of operation of the NPP and safety indicators, as well as  implemented and ongoing projects at the NPP with the support of the  European Union.

The parties discussed future plans and programs of the NPP. It is  reported that the Armenian side highly appreciated the assistance  provided by the EU, emphasizing the need for continued cooperation.   According to the source, the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant has  received $60 million in assistance since 1995, which was aimed at  improving the safety and reliability of the plant.

Following the meeting, Ambassador Maragos assured that every effort  will be made to further ensure strong cooperation and assistance.

Notably, the meeting was also attended by the acting chairman of the  RA UN Committee, a representative of the RA Ministry of Foreign  Affairs, and an expert from the AOSA (Armenian On-Site Assistance)  program.

Oon December 14 last year, the RA government decided to allocate $65  million for the implementation of the program for re-extending the  life of the second power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant  (until 2036). Work on the implementation of the program will be  carried out by Rusatom Service, with which a corresponding agreement  has been concluded. The customer of the project will be the Armenian  Nuclear Power Plant, which will receive government funds in the form   of a budget loan. A new nuclear power unit is planned to be put into   operation by 2036, the capacity of which is still being discussed.