Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak spoke at the opening ceremony of the global forum "World Atomic Week." Also participating in the event were First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko, Director General of the Rosatom State Corporation Alexey Likhachev, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León, and representatives of relevant ministries from various countries.
Thematic tracks within the forum will address issues of access to clean energy, industrial innovation, ecology, advanced medicine, science and education, logistics, and digital breakthrough.
"For Russia, nuclear energy is more than just an industrial sector. It's a strategic priority and a crucial element of energy security. Therefore, it's natural that the largest showcase of Russian nuclear developments is generating such keen interest from representatives of countries around the world. For us, this is not just a forum, but a platform for building trust and shaping the future of carbon-free energy on a global scale. And today, Russia is actively collaborating with other countries on implementing similar initiatives," said Alexander Novak in his welcoming speech.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of diversification and breakthrough technologies as the future of Russia's nuclear industry, and the desire to create an energy sector with a minimal environmental footprint as a strategic priority in the development of the national energy infrastructure. Furthermore, in accordance with the General Plan for the Allocation of Electric Power Facilities by 2042, 38 new nuclear power units are scheduled to be commissioned during this period.
"Despite the complexity of the tasks, the 80-year experience of the domestic nuclear industry, supported by the clear strategic direction of the country's leadership, allows us to confidently speak of its readiness for their successful implementation," said Alexander Novak.
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