Putin: Russia Assists ASEAN in Developing Nuclear Energy Sector
Quick Look
- President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is providing assistance to ASEAN member countries in developing their nuclear energy sectors.
- He highlighted Rosatom's capabilities in building power plants, establishing new industries, training specialists, and sharing knowledge in nuclear medicine and agriculture.
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Why It Matters
Russia and ASEAN member countries are engaged in a summit, during which President Putin made a statement regarding nuclear energy cooperation.
KAZAN, June 18. /TASS/. Russia renders assistance to ASEAN member-countries in developing the nuclear energy sector, President Vladimir Putin said in a statement in conclusion of the Russia - ASEAN summit.
"Our country provides assistance to nations of the region in developing the nuclear energy sector," the Russian leader said.
Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear corporation, has unique technologies of building power plants based on the highest safety and environmental standards, Putin said. "[Rosatom] can not only build power plants but also help in creating a new peaceful nuclear energy industry from scratch and turnkey, train relevant specialists and share experience and knowledge in such areas as nuclear medicine and use of nuclear technologies in other sphere, including agriculture and so on," the head of state added.
Open Questions
- Which specific ASEAN countries are receiving assistance?
- What are the timelines for these projects?
