YEREVAN, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Armenia and Trkiye have held discussions on interconnecting their national power grids, news outlet Aysor.am quoted Armenia's Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan as saying on Thursday.
Khudatyan noted that the project could have a significant economic impact on Armenia and that the two sides have agreed to conduct joint studies to determine the necessary level of investment.
"We are ready to make these investments and start the work in advance, with the understanding that our Turkish partners will also do the same," the minister said, adding that the initiative would enhance the strength of both countries' energy systems.
Addressing concerns over potential security risks, Khudatyan pointed out that Armenia's power grid is already interconnected with those of Iran and Georgia, with electricity flowing in both directions. He said a similar cooperation format is planned with Trkiye.
