Uzbekistan shows interest in BelNPP construction practices
23.04.2024
MINSK, 23 April (BelTA) - Uzbekistan is interested in Belarus’ best
practices of NPP construction, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Belarus Rakhmatulla Nazarov said as he
met with Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich on 23 April,
BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Energy Ministry.
The
parties discussed opportunities for cooperation between the two
countries in the energy sector. Special attention was paid to nuclear
energy. Uzbekistan plans to build its own nuclear power plant. “Belarus’
experience is of interest to us. This is one of the areas where we
could develop our interaction,” the ambassador said.
According
to Viktor Karankevich, the Belarusian nuclear power plant is already
working for the country's economy and bringing a tangible effect. “Our
specialists have developed certain competencies not only in terms of
construction, but also in the assembly and installation of equipment,
commissioning operations,” he said. “The commissioning of BelNPP has
given an impetus to the development of areas related to nuclear power,
including electric transportation. Zhodino and Shklov have been chosen
for the projects to introduce electric public transport. Belarus is
ready to share its best practices.”
The working meeting also
focused on the possibilities of partnership between Belarus and
Uzbekistan on the design and construction of power grid infrastructure
facilities. They discussed the potential of organizations of the gas and
peat industries in Belarus. The parties reaffirmed their interest in
mutually beneficial cooperation and noted the positive dynamics of
trade growth between the countries. It was emphasized that the meeting
of the heads of state, which took place in February 2024, contributed to
the strengthening of bilateral relations and the implementation of new
joint projects.