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Uzbekistan to build NPP in accordance with IAEA recommendations

19 September 2018 13:07 (UTC+04:00)
Uzbekistan to build NPP in accordance with IAEA recommendations

By Kamila Aliyeva

Uzbekistan will ensure the implementation of the project to build a nuclear power plant in strict accordance with IAEA recommendations and compliance with international norms and rules in this area.

This was stated by President of the Academy of Sciences Behzod Yuldashev at the 62nd session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

In the course of his speech, he informed the participants about the signing of an intergovernmental agreement between Uzbekistan and Russia on cooperation in the construction of the first nuclear power plant (NPP) on the territory of the republic in Moscow on September 7, 2018, as well as the initiation of relevant work in this direction, the preparation of a program for the development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and personnel for the industry.

Yuldashev on behalf of Uzbekistan assured that the project will be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations of the IAEA and compliance with international norms and rules in this area, and also expressed hope for mutually beneficial cooperation and the IAEA support for the republic in this direction.

“In accordance with the signed intergovernmental agreement, the construction of the first nuclear power plant of two “three plus” generation units with a WWER-1200 water-cooled reactor and a total capacity of 2.4 GW under Russian technologies is planned in Uzbekistan. The project will be implemented jointly with the Russian State Corporation, Rosatom, using the most up-to-date technological solutions and strict observance of all safety standards,” press-service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

The Uzbek delegation also plans to hold talks with the leadership of the IAEA and representatives of other countries and companies on cooperation in the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

Since the establishment of cooperation with the IAEA, the 25th anniversary of which will be celebrated in 2019, Uzbekistan has done a great deal to improve the radiation and nuclear safety of the country and the region. At the initiative of Uzbekistan, the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia was signed.

Uzbekistan and Russia began cooperation in the field of using atomic energy for peaceful purposes after signing an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in late 2017. It came into force on April 1, 2018. The document assumes joint work in a number of areas, including the construction of nuclear power plants in the republic and the development of uranium deposits.

This NPP project will have a huge national importance for Uzbekistan as it would allow diversifying Rosatom’s own energy complex and ensuring energy security of Uzbekistan, according to the director general.

The construction of nuclear power plants will create about 5,000-6,000 jobs, and 1,500-2000 jobs will be created during the operation of the station.

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Kamila Aliyeva is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Kami_Aliyeva

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