Shavkat Mirziyoyev discusses the construction of a nuclear power plant with Putin

On March 24, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to discuss the construction of Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant. This was reported by the Kremlin press service.

According to the report, the leaders thoroughly discussed the implementation of a number of major joint projects currently underway in the fields of nuclear energy, industrial production, and transport during the call.

In particular, they noted with satisfaction that a ceremony had been held to begin concrete pouring at the site of the nuclear power plant being built in Uzbekistan based on a Russian design. It was also highlighted that, on March 16, the third copper processing plant at the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine was launched. The report added that the necessary equipment for this facility had been supplied by leading Russian engineering companies.

The heads of state also exchanged views in detail on pressing issues on the international agenda, including the conflict in the Middle East and the situation surrounding Ukraine.

At the end of the conversation, the leaders agreed to continue active cooperation to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership and allied relations between Uzbekistan and Russia.

It is worth noting that earlier, within the framework of events held in Tashkent and at the future nuclear power plant construction site in the Forish district of Jizzakh region, important documents on strategic cooperation were signed and the initial concrete works were officially launched.