On sideline of the recent official visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the United Arab Emirates both the countries have renewed the MoU on cooperation for peaceful uses of nuclear energy. and The previous MoU was signed in 2017.
Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM and Engr. Mohamed Al Hammadi, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) signed the document in Abu Dhabi.
The Memorandum establishes a general framework for possible bi-lateral cooperation in a number of areas, including creation of a nuclear science center in UAE, nuclear plant development and investment, nuclear fuel cycle management, training of UAE nationals and others.
“We are very optimistic about our cooperation with UAE in peaceful use of nuclear energy. ROSATOM and ENEC have been working in the nuclear fuel cycle area for many years. At the same time collaboration can be extended in many other different directions which is quite promising for both sides. We can consider the possibility of developing nuclear power projects, and collaboration over non-energy nuclear projects,” said Alexey Likhachev.
Mohamed Al Hammadi in his brief speech said: “Such cooperation demonstrates our commitment to work with international partners for getting benefit from the global cumulative experience of the nuclear energy industry and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and security.”
ENEC is working to deliver clean, efficient and reliable electricity to the United Arab Emirates. It represents all aspects of the UAE program for peaceful use of nuclear energy.
(EP)