The US Ambassador to Armenia, Kristina Kvien, has announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on comprehensive US-Armenia bilateral energy cooperation aims to enhance Armenia’s energy resilience through modernisation and expanded production.
Addressing the American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia, she emphasised the role of civilian nuclear capabilities in achieving energy security. “Our cooperation on energy security will contribute to resource diversification, grid modernisation, and reliable energy delivery for businesses and communities.”
She added: “This initiative not only broadens regional integration but also serves as a powerful engine for Armenia’s economic renewal and international investment.”
The MOU establishes a comprehensive bilateral energy security partnership. A key aspect of Armenia’s energy security is its civil nuclear capabilities. The US and Armenia are currently negotiating a “123 agreement,” which will enable the United States to export civil nuclear technology to Armenia. Kvien said that agreement “will facilitate cooperation as Armenia seeks to transition from the Metsamor nuclear reactor to a modern, flexible system”.
