Bangladesh seeks to expand cooperation in peaceful nuclear energy: CA

Bangladesh looks forward to expanding cooperation in nuclear energy, focusing on shared interests and advancements in peaceful nuclear technology, said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

He made the remarks when Alexey Likhachev, Director General of State Corporation for Nuclear Energy ROSATOM of the Russian Federation, met him on Wednesday (February 26), reports UNB.

The meeting, which took place at Chief Adviser’s official residence Jamuna, mostly focused on the continuing collaboration between Bangladesh and Russia in the development of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP), a landmark project aimed at enhancing Bangladesh’s energy security through nuclear energy.

During the discussions, Dr Yunus appreciated ROSATOM’s continued support in the construction of the plant and laid emphasis on the timely completion of the project with a view to meeting Bangladesh’s growing energy needs.

“We are looking forward to your support, which is very important for us,” the Chief Adviser told the ROSATOM Director General.

Director General Likhachev shared updates on the RNPP, emphasising that the construction work is progressing as planned, with multiple milestones having already been achieved. “Any choice people of Bangladesh make is sacred for us,” said Likhachev.

He informed the Chief Adviser that the dry run of the project is going on while the test run will commence soon.

Likhachev also assured that ROSATOM remains committed to facilitating the successful completion of the project, with a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance with international standards.