Iranian studies expert Sevak Sarukhanyan expects no progress in regional issues. “No progress will be registered in Karabakh peace process shortly. Most likely, Armenia-Turkey reconciliation will be frozen and no regional developments will affect Armenia in any way,” Deputy Director of Noravank Scientific-Research Foundation Sevak Sarukhanyan told journalists today.

Referring to Armenia’s role in the region, Sarukhanyan noted that the country does not depend on gas and oil pipelines passing through the region, thus two strategic programs should be implemented. First — construction of nuclear reactor, second one – putting into operation 5th power unit of Hrazdan TPP.

“It will considerably strengthen Armenia’s energy security and enable exporting power to regional states. Presently, we export electricity to Iran, and perhaps have a chance to supply it to Turkey further as well,” the expert said.

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