Ankara may accept Yerevan’s proposal to participate in the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Armenia

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The government of Turkey waits Armenian authorities to propose an amendment concerning the participation of Turkey in a new nuclear power plant (NPP) construction in Armenia, writes Nezavisimaya Gazeta newspaper with reference to the high-ranking source in Ankara. “Turkish side is going to consider the prospects of accession to a project and will announce its decision, not earlier till they get this proposal. The amendment of Yerevan could be accepted subject to necessary formalities”, — said the source.

It is worth mentioning that the idea about Turkish participation in the construction of a new nuclear power plant first was declared by Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.  The Prime minister of Armenia said during Bridge 2009 International Economic Forum in Tsakhkadzor, that new NPP would have both economic and political dimensions for the country. “It will be a stabilizing factor in the region. We are interested in participation of our strategic partner Russia, and also neighboring Turkey in the construction of new nuclear power plant”, -said Sargsyan adding that the implementation of the project has been already started.