Joining to EAEU develops peace & friendship in region
Joining to EAEU develops peace & friendship in region

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Referring to joining of Iran to the Eurasian Economic Union in the coming weeks, Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that this accession is a great opportunity for Iran as well as the development of peace and friendship in the region. He made the remarks on Sunday at Niroo Research […]

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Referring to joining of Iran to the Eurasian Economic Union in the coming weeks, Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that this accession is a great opportunity for Iran as well as the development of peace and friendship in the region.

He made the remarks on Sunday at Niroo Research Institute, Tehran. Joining EAEU is a great opportunity for Iran to flourish the capacities by using its specific geographical importance and the renewable capacity of existing manpower, he mentioned.

This opportunity can be used in the electricity sector, he added.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attended the Eurasian Economic Union in September and declared that the Islamic Republic of Iran is joining the EAEU this October.

Earlier this year the meeting was held.

Ardakanian termed separate visits of Armenian prime minister with Leader of the Islamic Revolution and President Rouhani as ‘a basis for boosting and enhancing bilateral cooperation’ and expressed hope that recognizing relations between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will lead to further development of cooperation.

The two sides also discussed the latest status of Meghri power plant construction, controlling air pollution in Aras River, increasing electricity and gas barter deals, launching the third power transmission line and synchronizing power grids between the two countries.

  • source : MNA, Irannews