Russia Ready to Discuss New Nuclear Projects with China at Eastern Economic Forum
Quick Look
- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated at the Russian-Chinese intergovernmental commission on energy cooperation that Russia is ready to discuss new joint nuclear power projects, specialist training, and research into promising nuclear technologies with China.
- The remarks were made during the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, which ran from September 1-4 under the theme 'The Far East: Development for the Benefit of People.'
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Why It Matters
The Eastern Economic Forum is an annual event held in Vladivostok focusing on economic development in Russia's Far East region. The Russian-Chinese intergovernmental commission on energy cooperation meets regularly to discuss bilateral energy projects.
VLADIVOSTOK, September 4. /TASS/. Russia is ready to discuss with China new projects and research in the nuclear power generation industry, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said during a meeting of the Russian-Chinese intergovernmental commission on energy cooperation.
"We are ready to discuss new joint projects, the training of specialists and research into promising nuclear technologies," he said.
The Eastern Economic Forum is taking place on September 1-4 in Vladivostok on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University. The main theme of this year’s EEF is "The Far East: Development for the Benefit of People." The event is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Russian government. TASS is its general information partner.
Open Questions
- What specific nuclear technologies are being researched?
- What is the timeline for potential joint projects?
- How will specialist training programs be structured?
