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Minsk and Tashkent embark on a new phase of cooperation in nuclear energy

Belarus assists Uzbekistan in personnel selection for nuclear power plants. Talks addressed transformers, Belarusian supplies, and the prospect of joint ventures.

04 Nov, 12:11Read in Russian

Belarus is already involved in selecting qualified specialists for the construction of a nuclear power plant and its related infrastructure in Uzbekistan. The work is proceeding according to the plan of the Ministry of Energy and 'Uzatom' for 2025–2027.

Separately, cooperation between 'Uzatom,' the Minsk Electrotechnical Plant named after V. I. Kozlov, and the State Corporation 'Rosatom' in the field of transformers was proposed for study. Participants in the meeting also discussed supplies of Belarusian equipment and the prospects for establishing joint ventures on Uzbek territory.

Representatives of Uzbekistan confirmed their interest in continuing cooperation and applying Belarusian expertise within the framework of the national nuclear energy program. In the future, the parties may exchange proposals on specific types of equipment and select projects for joint development.

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