BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 3
Trend:
Uzbekistan continues to discuss a project for the construction of a nuclear power plant in the country with Russia, the Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov said in an interview to Russian media, Trend reports.
“By mutual agreement, this issue is being discussed. Today, a thorough study of the project in several directions is underway,” Kamilov noted. “Accordingly, a clear economic justification is needed, and the economic feasibility of the project must be proven. This is especially important amid the dynamic development of alternative energy sources in Uzbekistan. Our country, for example, has a package of proposals, moreover, direct investments for the development of solar energy, hydropower, wind and others.”
“Besides, we don’t forget the security issues in accordance with the IAEA standards,” said the head of the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan.
“We'll continue to study these issues. Of course, work is underway, but everything will depend on those answers to the above questions. Based on this, the final decision will be made whether to implement the project or not,” he added.
Previously, an agreement was achieved between Russia and Uzbekistan to build a nuclear power plant (NPP) in the country.
In 2019, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved the Concept for Nuclear Energy Development until 2029.
According to the concept, the project for the construction of the nuclear power plant will be implemented in three stages.