Artsakh will turn from electric power importer into the exporter in 2014. Deputy Head of Qashatagh Province

13:34, 20 April, 2013

YEREVAN, APRIL 20, ARMENPRESS: From 2014 Artsakh Republic will turn from electric power importer into the exporter. This was assured by Deputy Head of the Artsakh Qashatagh Province Artush Mkhitaryan during April 20 press conference.

“Three hydroelectric stations are being exploited in Nagorno-Karabakh in last 2 years and forth one is underway,” Armenpress quoted Mkhitaryan. He has reminded that leadership of Artsakh Republic plans to grant energy independence to the country in 2014.

Mkhitaryan has noted that Qashatagh region is rich in certain mineral resources and that after some investigation works the mining will be launched. Mkhitaryan called on to make investments in the region, underlining favorable conditions of the region.

Qashatagh Province is one of the 7 provinces of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and the largest by area (3,376.60 km2).