Armenia and the United States discussed the construction of a new nuclear power unit and cooperation with American companies in the process

Narek Apitonyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, received a delegation led by Shona Wilson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Security Assistance at the U.S. Department of State.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the progress of ongoing projects within the framework of energy cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the United States of America, as well as prospects for further developing their cooperation.

The construction of a new nuclear power unit in Armenia was also discussed.

Narek Apitonyan stated that, by order of the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, an acting chief executive officer had been appointed to CJSC “Construction of a New Nuclear Power Unit.” He expressed hope that this appointment would give fresh impetus to the construction of the new nuclear power unit, including ongoing work with relevant U.S. companies.