TEHRAN –- Iran and Azerbaijan have reached agreement on constructing two hydroelectric power plants on the border river of Aras.

According to some Azeri news agencies, the two sides in a meeting recently held in Tabriz, capital city of the northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan, have agreed to construct two 36-megawatt power plants on the river.

Iran and Azerbaijan have allocated a 10-month period for the primary steps such as topographical research projects, geodesic and other types of studies in the area which has been chosen for the construction of these plants.

The final suggestions of both sides will be exchanged during the next round of Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee meeting.