President Vahagn Khachaturyan participated in the panel discussion entitled "Net Zero Needs Nuclear Power"

President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan participated in the panel discussion entitled "Net Zero Needs Nuclear Power" within the framework of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, one of the speakers of which was also IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.

In his speech, the President underscored that Armenia strongly supports the global fight against climate change, taking practical steps and contributing to collective efforts to ensure a greener and more sustainable future for the planet.

Vahagn Khachaturyan also noted that for Armenia, nuclear energy is increasingly becoming an important component of the strategy to combat climate change, while ensuring the country's energy security.

The President also touched upon the Armenian nuclear power plant, noting that the role of the nuclear power plant is paramount for the energy sector of Armenia. "It ensures 25-30% of Armenia's energy capacity," Vahagn Khachaturyan noted.

The President recalled that in the early 90s when people in Armenia lived without gas and electricity supplies, people's lives changed significantly after the relaunch of the Armenian nuclear power plant. According to him, it contributed to the economic growth of the country and improvement of people's quality of life.