President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met on October 23 with Alexey Likhachyov, the CEO of the state corporation Rosatom, which is involved in nuclear energy.
During this meeting, issues regarding the construction of nuclear power plants (NPPs) and the training of national personnel were discussed. Special attention was paid to the implementation of the project to build a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, as well as the development of corresponding infrastructure based on advanced technologies and knowledge.
It was noted with satisfaction that work on building the foundation of the first reactor building and designing the NPP continues steadily. Furthermore, close attention was given to the issue of training qualified specialists in this field, including utilizing the capabilities of the branch of the National Research Nuclear University 'MMFI' in Tashkent and facilities of the Rosatom company.
The prospects for cooperation in creating an atomized town near the future NPP, which will feature energy-efficient housing, modern educational, medical, and sports institutions, as well as convenient social infrastructure for the population, were also discussed.
