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Russia and Iran Sign Memorandum for Small Nuclear Power Plants Construction

Strategic Insights

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Russian state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) to cooperate on constructing small nuclear power plants in Iran. The agreement was reached in Moscow during talks between AEOI head Mohammad Eslami and Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev. The memorandum outlines specific steps for implementing the project, which includes design, engineering, and preparatory work.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rosatom signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran's AEOI to cooperate on constructing small nuclear power plants in Iran.
  • The agreement was concluded in Moscow during talks between AEOI head Mohammad Eslami and Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev.
  • An intergovernmental agreement already provides for the construction of eight nuclear power plants in Iran by Russia, including four at Bushehr.
  • Iran had completed necessary studies and site preparations for the next phase of the project.
  • Site visits and contractual negotiations have been carried out, and the newly signed agreement will move the project into the operational phase.
  • Mohammad Eslami, head of the AEOI, stated that an agreement to construct four new nuclear power plants in Iran is already in effect, adding that the country has completed site preparations and studies for the next phase.
  • Rosatom noted that the partnership with the AEOI has been characterized by an atmosphere of mutual trust.

Statistics:

  • 8 nuclear power plants to be constructed in Iran by Russia, including 4 at Bushehr.
  • 4 new nuclear power plants to be constructed in Iran, as per the existing intergovernmental agreement.
  • Iran has completed necessary studies and site preparations for the next phase of the project.
  • Site visits and contractual negotiations have been carried out, moving the project into the operational phase.
  • An atmosphere of mutual trust characterizes the relationship between Rosatom and the AEOI.

Sources:

IRNA

Iran Cultural and Press Institute

SyndiGate Media Inc.

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