Ambassador Rakmatulla Nazarov
MINSK, 9 March (BelTA) - Belarus’ experience in constructing and operating a nuclear power plant is extremely valuable for Uzbekistan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Belarus Rakmatulla Nazarov told journalists following a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on 9 March, BelTA has learned.
According to the diplomat, nuclear energy is a promising area of cooperation between the two countries. “Belarus has achieved significant success in this field,” he emphasized. “Certainly, the experience the Belarusian side has already gained is extremely valuable for us.”
In particular, Uzbekistan is interested in how Belarus organized, developed, and equipped the town built for nuclear specialists in Ostrovets, where the Belarusian NPP operates. “This is very important for our working group. I very much hope that in the near future the group will visit Belarus and study the Belarusian experience on site,” Ambassador Rakmatulla Nazarov noted.
Uzbekistan is currently preparing for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Forish District of Jizzakh Region. The project is planned in cooperation with the Russian state corporation Rosatom.
During the meeting, the Belarusian president offered Uzbekistan the assistance of Belarusian specialists in building the plant.
“We are aware of your interest in our specialists in nuclear power plant construction. We have mastered these competencies thanks to Russia. Together with the Russians, we work in all parts of the world where they are building nuclear power units. If this suits you, come at any time you need. Your representatives can sit down with our specialists and discuss everything. The minister then will give the necessary instructions. We will assist in the construction of your nuclear power plant. We will do our best to ensure that our specialists provide you with all possible support. You will see for yourselves where we may be of interest to you,” the president said.
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