Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, who is on a working visit to the United Arab Emirates, met in the capital of Abu Dhabi with the General Director of Masdar Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi, the press service of the presidential administration reported.

At the meeting, the possibilities of developing cooperation in the fields of renewable energy, the latest technologies, science and education were discussed. 

Noting that the investment program for the construction of a 200-megawatt photovoltaic power plant jointly with Masdar is the first step in mutually beneficial cooperation, President Sarkissian expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached today.

The President noted that the implementation of renewable energy projects in Armenia with a total capacity of 400 MW creates a good basis for broader cooperation, this is an important step towards diversifying the energy system of our country.