YEREVAN. – Armenia will continue talks with China, and with respect to construction of a new nuclear power plant in Armenia.

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Armenia, Yervand Zakharyan, stated the aforesaid at a press conference on Wednesday.

In his words, the respective talks are in progress with as many potential investors as possible. Discussions are also underway with the China National Nuclear Corporation.

“Our office is doing everything so that the search for investors ends within schedule, and the construction work starts no later than 2018,” the minister added.