INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN- During a meeting between Iranian Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian and Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev in
Baku on Wednesday, the two sides explored the ways for the expansion of ties between the two countries in the fields of water and
electricity.Addressing the meeting, Mehrabian said that synchronization of electricity networks of Iran and Azerbaijan is one of the most
important cooperation programs of the two countries.Synchronization of the electricity networks makes the two countries make maximum use of
the capacity of cooperation in electricity sector, the minister stressed.The transmission of Azerbaijan's electricity through Iran to Turkey
agreement to synchronize the power grids of Iran, Russia and Republic of Azerbaijan is being studied, very good lines have also been
established between Iran and Turkey and we had very good exchanges with this country, which is how we are also connected to the European
emphasized the importance of the development of relations between the two sides, adding that recent trips to Iran have been made in this
direction and the relations between the two countries have expanded compared to the previous months.Cooperation in the field of water and
electricity is very important for this country and the Republic of Azerbaijan emphasizes on the development of these relations, he noted.The
history of 50 years of cooperation between the two countries in exploiting Aras border river is full of pride, Mustafayev said and
emphasized on the continuation of exploitation and protection of this river by the two countries.Referring to the need of the Republic of
Azerbaijan to interact in the field of electricity with other countries, including Turkmenistan, and the history of gas transmission and
