Bilateral Talks in Vienna
Fast-Tracking Rooppur Nuclear Power Generation Discussed
- Both sides agree to expedite Rooppur nuclear plant construction for grid transmission
- Science Minister meets Rosatom Director General on sidelines of IAEA conference
- Rosatom guarantees continuous technical and engineering support upholding global safety benchmarks
Accelerating nuclear power reactor commissioning and ensuring transmission into the national grid anchored high-level bilateral technical negotiations in Vienna.
The discussion occurred on Monday, September 14, on the sidelines of the 70th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference. Minister for Science and Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam held a bilateral meeting with Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom.
The high-level session reviewed structural engineering milestones and integration timelines for connecting the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant to the national power grid. Both parties agreed to fast-track remaining construction phases to initiate commercial electricity generation according to planned schedules.
Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam emphasized completing remaining reactor infrastructure within the shortest possible timeframe while adhering to rigorous international nuclear safety standards. In response, the Rosatom Director General assured uninterrupted technical, engineering, and strategic assistance throughout the project life cycle.
Following the meeting, Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam and Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev exchanged commemorative tokens symbolizing bilateral cooperation. Delegations from both countries attended the session, reaffirming mutual commitments to complete and commission the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
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