MOSCOW, May 21 — Russia and China have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the non-military use of nuclear energy, including plans to explore “package agreements” for the joint construction of new nuclear power plants, according to a joint statement issued on Wednesday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.
The joint Russia-China statement on the formation of a multipolar world and new international relations was issued following a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, as part of the Russian leader’s visit to Beijing.
“The sides intend to continue implementing the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant and Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant construction projects, ensure the timely completion of construction work and the commissioning of the facilities, and on this basis deepen cooperation in the field of civilian nuclear energy,” the statement, published on the Kremlin’s website, read.
Russia and China also plan to advance cooperation in nuclear fusion, fast neutron reactors, and closed nuclear fuel cycle technologies, the statement read.
The two countries further intend to explore “package agreements” covering early-stage nuclear fuel cycle work and the joint construction of new nuclear power plants, based on mutual benefit and balanced interests, they said in the declaration.
“The parties support the implementation of projects in the field of chemical industry and metallurgy. The parties agreed to actively promote cooperation in the fields of joint mining and ‘green’ standards,” the statement added.
Putin arrived in China on Tuesday for an official two-day visit.
