Iran to invest $571 mn in Armenia

December 27th, 2011 - 4:06 am ICT by IANS  

Tehran, Dec 27 (IANS) An Iranian private sector consortium will invest $571 million in two hydro-power projects in neighbouring Armenia, Xinhua reported Monday.

The announcement comes following President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit to Armenia Friday. Both sides have agreed to build hydro-power plants on the Aras river.

Iran will also set up a pipeline to supply gas to Armenia, and in return, Yerevan will give electricity to Iran.

The pipeline is expected to cost $240 million.

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