Putin and Mirziyoyev to launch construction of Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant unit
Quick Look
- Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan will jointly launch the construction of the first power generating unit of Uzbekistan's integrated nuclear power plant via videoconference.
- The plant will feature two high-capacity units and two smaller 55 MW units.
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Why It Matters
Russia and Uzbekistan are cooperating on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan. This project involves the development of both high-capacity and small-capacity power units.
MOSCOW, June 2. /TASS/. Presidents of Russia and Uzbekistan Vladimir Putin and Shavkat Mirziyoyev will give a start to construction of the first power generating unit of the integrated nuclear power plant (NPP) in Uzbekistan, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov told reporters.
"[The meeting] will begin rather symbolically and rather tellingly - with participation of the two leaders in a videoconference dedicated to construction of the first power generating unit of the integrated nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan. The integrated plant with two high-capacity power units and to small-capacity power units of 55 MW each will be built," he said.
"The presidents will authorize the start of activities on the nuclear plant construction site," Ushakov added.
Open Questions
- What is the timeline for the construction of the other power units?
- What is the total cost of the project?
- What are the specific technical details of the high-capacity units?
- What are the safety protocols for the plant?
