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Iran’s parliament approves project on transfer of water from Caspian Sea

Politics Materials 23 January 2014 17:52 (UTC +04:00)

Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 23

By Temkin Jafarov - Trend:

Iranian parliament has approved the project on transfer of water from the Caspian Sea to the deserts in the country's central parts, Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian said, Mehr News Agency reported on Jan. 23.

The minister noted that funds have been allocated from Iran's state budget for this project.

Commenting on the Lake Urmia revival project the minister added that a committee was created for saving the lake. The committee will be chaired by Iranian First Vice President, Eshaq Jahangiri.

In April 2012 the former president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attended the foundation-laying of an irrigation system designed for transferring of water from the Caspian Sea. However Iranian MPs and some economic experts considered this project ineffective and demanded suspension of its implementation, after which construction was delayed.

The project for transfer of the Caspian Sea waters to the central regions of Iran includes: construction of hydroelectric power stations, a desalination plant, pumping stations, power lines, water pipes and tanks, according to the message.

The headquarters of Khatam-ol-Anbia, affiliated with the Islamic Republic of Iran Guard Corps (IRGC) will control the project's realization, according to the message.

Translated by E.A.

Edited by C.N.

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