MNA � Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that sanctions do not affect Iran�s water and power industry.


In response to a question on the US threats and probability of imposition of some sanctions on Iran, Ardakanian�emphasized, �water and power industry of the country is completely self-sufficient. Therefore, there is no concern on rendering quality services to the noble people of the country.�

Speaking Thursday evening on the sidelines of the inaugural ceremony of a number of the ministry�s projects in Damavand, Ardakanian said, �under such circumstances, the Ministry of Energy is now in a satisfactory situation that can even export electricity to the neighboring countries and also target markets.�

He further noted that the country will take advantage of 5,000MW capacity of new and clean energies, mostly solar and wind power, by the end of 6th Five-Year Socioeconomic and Cultural Development Plan.

Minister of energy once again reiterated that US sanctions will have not any effect on Iran�s water and electricity industry.