Energy

Iran, Belarus Seal Energy Pact Covering Renewables, Grids, Know-How

Iran and Belarus have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand energy cooperation for mutual benefit, according to a Ministry of Energy report carried by IRNA.

The agreement was signed by Iran’s Minister of Energy, Abbas Aliabadi, and his Belarusian counterpart. It focuses on sustainable energy development, including renewables, and on cooperation in contracting and energy infrastructure services.

The two sides also plan to exchange experience, training and technical support, and to cooperate on building and managing energy infrastructure and electricity distribution and transmission systems.

Other provisions cover joint seminars, conferences and exhibitions aimed at attracting energy investment; technical cooperation and information exchange on engineering and advisory issues; and reciprocal visits by senior officials and technical experts responsible for energy policy development and implementation.