The Minister of Energy said that the Qiz Qala Si Dam would soon be put into operation in the presence of the presidents of Iran and Azerbaijan, and added: Good negotiations took place with the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan regarding the dam connection operation. power grid of Iran and Russia through the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to a report from the Ministry of Energy, "Ali Akbar Mehrabian" and "Parviz Shehbazov", during this meeting held today in Tehran at the invitation of the Minister of Energy of Iran, discussed areas of joint cooperation and ways to strengthen interactions between them, particularly in the area of process. They exchanged views on the joint construction and operation of two dams, Khoda Afarin and Qiz Qala Si Dam.
At this meeting, the Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Forces said about the negotiations and agreements: One of the main policies of the 13th government is the development of comprehensive relations between Iran and neighboring countries, and we are very happy to announce that relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan will also improve regarding actions, in this historical and cultural framework is strengthening and developing day by day.
He stated that there are many areas of cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan and continued: Over the past years, many joint projects have been defined between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, including the construction of Qiz Qala. He also mentioned the development of Khoda Afarin Dam on the Aras River.
Announcing the news that we are now on the verge of operating the Qiz Qala Si Dam, Mehrabian said: Considering that the construction of the Qiz Qala Si Dam and the expansion of the Khoda Afrin Dam are nearing completion, it was necessary to organize a joint meeting with the Minister of Energy. The Republic of Azerbaijan will organize the division of the next executive programs with emphasis on the opening of the projects.
Stressing that the construction of two dams, Khuda Afarin and Qiz Qala Si, was carried out in accordance with the latest international standards, the Minister of Energy added: The operation of these two dams, which will be carried out soon with the presence of According to international protocols and bilateral agreements, the maximum use of the water resources available in the Ares River must be carried out in the direction of satisfying the interests of the people.
In another part of his speech, he referred to the agreements reached in the field of electricity and said: “During today's meeting with the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, we We had good discussions on increasing energy exchange capacity, one of the most important of which is the issue of electricity connection between Iran and Russia. » It came from Azerbaijan.
Mehrabian, stating that negotiations on the electricity synchronization process between Iran and Russia will continue through Azerbaijan, said: the issue of electricity exchange with the Republic of Azerbaijan as well as the transit of electricity from this country is very important to us, and in this regard, the negotiations and consultations that we are pursuing with these two countries.
At this meeting, the Minister of Energy of Azerbaijan also expressed satisfaction with the trip to Iran and said: During this trip, we first visited the construction process of Qiz Qala Dam If and the development of the Khoda Afrin dam with our colleagues. , and we are very happy to announce the construction process of Qiz Qala Dam. The development of the dam will be completed soon.
Stressing the need for maximum use of the water resources of the Aras River by the two neighboring countries, Shahbazov added: After the completion of the construction and development of the two dams, in the next stage, we should also carry out the construction of the cooperative power plant between them, which will benefit both countries and allow maximum use of water and electricity resources.
In another part of his speech, he raised the issue of power synchronization of Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia and said: The three-country power synchronization project of Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia is another common and important issue which was discussed at this meeting. Follow up with another meeting in the near future.
Finally, the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan said: There are many projects and issues of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of transport, energy, etc., and we need to develop these projects with seriousness and constructive interaction.