Putin and Mirziyoyev to Discuss Nuclear Power Project in St. Petersburg
Presidents of Russia, Uzbekistan to meet in St. Petersburg
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to inaugurate the construction of Uzbekistan's first integrated nuclear power plant. The ceremony will involve key officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency and Rosatom.
- 01This meeting marks the third in-person interaction between Putin and Mirziyoyev in recent months.
- 02The integrated nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan will feature both high-capacity and small-capacity reactors.
- 03The project will be the first of its kind in Uzbekistan, enhancing its energy generation capabilities.
- 04The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is being held from June 3-6, 2023, focusing on global economic transformation.
- 05Saudi Arabia is the guest country at this year's SPIEF, which aims to foster dialogue for a stable future.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Uzbekistan, during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), taking place from June 3-6, 2023. This meeting will be the third recent face-to-face encounter between the two leaders, following their attendance at the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow and discussions at the Eurasian Economic Union summit in Astana. A key highlight of their meeting will be the inauguration of the construction of Uzbekistan's first integrated nuclear power plant (NPP). This unique facility will include both high-capacity VVER-100 reactors and smaller 55 MW reactors. The ceremony will be conducted via video link, featuring remarks from notable figures such as Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). SPIEF, themed
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The construction of the NPP is expected to significantly boost Uzbekistan's energy production and independence.
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