Armenia and Iran are discussing the expansion of energy cooperation, Khudatyan stated.
29-07-2026 16:52 Armenia Press release
The Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, Davit Khudatyan, has addressed the energy cooperation between Armenia and Iran in a conversation with journalists.
According to the minister, there is mutual interest between the two countries in increasing volumes. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has a greater need for electricity, and, naturally, the Republic of Armenia has a need for gas,” he stated.
Khudatyan noted that the capacity of the gas pipeline allows for an increase in supplies. “After the construction of the 400-kilovolt line, we will also be able to increase the volume of electricity supply,” he added.
According to the minister, a working group has currently been formed to discuss the details and specific timelines for expanding the agreement.
In response to the question of whether Iranian gas is considered a substitute for Russian gas, the minister emphasized that this is a normal process that has been ongoing for years, and there are no “concerns.” “There is a working process; in this logic, we have been implementing this agreement for many years, on a 12-month schedule,” he said.
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