22 Jul 2011 11:10

Russia, ASEAN to set up center for enhancing energy efficiency

BALI. July 22 (Interfax) - Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will set up a joint center for enhancing energy efficiency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

"The launch of a Russia-ASEAN center for enhancing energy efficiency, and the use of renewable energy sources and environmentally friendly know-how will be an important instrument of promoting the energy dialog. The Mezhregionsoyuzenergo company will make a multi-million investment in the formation of this center not far from Moscow," Lavrov told a Russia-ASEAN ministerial meeting in Bali on Friday.