7.26 Armenia shall continue to work towards diversifying its means and routes of energy supply by deepening energy cooperation with partner states and the integration of energy systems. 7.27 As a long-term goal, Armenia shall exert targeted efforts toward becoming a regional energy hub, linking the energy systems of neighboring countries and the Eurasian Economic Union’s common electricity market. 7.28 On the road to developing and diversifying the energy system, we shall utilize domestic primary (renewable) energy resources in conformity with all applicable environmental standards, aim for efficient and reasonable economic consumption, adopt alternative technologies for energy generation and accumulation, liberalize energy markets, and introduce energy-efficient and energy-saving technologies. 7.29 In the context of ensuring energy independence and energy security, we shall also commit to the development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, specifically the construction of new nuclear energy units in Armenia. 32 | NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF RA