Today the official launch of the gas distribution network in Meghri and Agarak cities bordering Iran has been held. On the day of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visit the symbolic fire was lit and the gas supply was launched. The ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources reports about this.

The Construction program of the gas distribution network to Meghri and Agarak cities became possible to implement due to the direct support provided by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Iranian government has allocated 2 million USD grant for that purpose. In its turn the government of Armenia assumed the expenditures of customs, taxes and other mandatory payments resulting from the supply of products and services of the loan resources.

The construction works of the gas distribution network to Meghri and Agarak cities have been carried out by the Iranian company “Synergy”.

According to the source within the framework of the program over 26.5km long pipeline has been built in Meghri and 4.8km_ in Agarak.

The program was successfully completed after months of construction works. Due to the program, the entire Meghri City and 50 percent of Agarak City have been provided with gas supply.