Russia assures about its readiness to take part in construction project
of new nuclear energy block in Armenia
2009-02-28 19:03:00
ArmInfo. Russian authorities have assured us about their readiness to
take part in the construction project of a new nuclear energy block in
Armenia, Armenian Prime Minister, Tigran
Sarkisyan, told Armenian journalists at the plane board yesterday when
coming back to Yerevan after his working visit to Moscow.
He also added that within the frames of the visit the Russian party was
aware that the tender on selection of an international operator for the
energy block construction will end on 13 March.
"We shall invite investors to take part in the project and naturally,
South Caucasus countries will be also interested in the project. We are
open for our neighbours as well",- Sarkisyan said.
To note, construction of the new nuclear energy block along with
construction of Iran-Armenia railway and restoration of the Spitak
earthquake zone and its infra-structures are priorities of the
incumbent authorities. To recall, nuclear energy block construction
will cost $5,7-7,2 bln. Russian, French and other companies show
interest in the project. The new block will be ready in 2016 when the
resource of the functioning energy block is exhausted.