ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 27. The Government of Kazakhstan has passed a resolution to hold a national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant, Trend reports.
During a Government meeting led by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, and attended by scientists and experts, the prospects for developing nuclear energy in Kazakhstan were discussed.
Following the discussions, Minister of Energy Almassadam Satkaliyev proposed the submission of a draft Government resolution to the President of Kazakhstan "On holding a national referendum".
PM Olzhas Bektenov highlighted that the development of nuclear energy in Kazakhstan has been under consideration for a long time, and the sector’s potential is clear. "The country has nearly completed the entire nuclear fuel production cycle and has gained experience with small reactors. The necessary human resources are in place, with ongoing training of specialists".
Following the meeting, the PM instructed the Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with the Government Office, to submit the draft Decree to the Presidential Administration.