President of Uzbekistan receives Rosatom Director General
On October 23, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom.
The discussions focused on implementing the project to build Uzbekistan’s first integrated nuclear power plant, as well as developing supporting infrastructure using advanced technologies and expertise.
The ongoing construction of the foundation for the first reactor building and progress on the nuclear power plant design were welcomed.
Particular attention was given to training qualified specialists for the nuclear energy sector, including through the Tashkent branch of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI and Rosatom’s facilities.
Prospects for cooperation in developing a residential town for nuclear industry workers near the future power plant, featuring energy-efficient housing, modern educational, healthcare and sports facilities, along with other amenities designed to provide a comfortable living environment, were also discussed.
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