Russia's Rosatom State Atomiс Energy Corporation and Uzbekistan's Atomic Energy Agency (UzAtom) have signed a comprehensive roadmap to deepen cooperation in nuclear energy and related fields.

The agreement, signed by Alexey Likhachev and Azim Akhmedkhadjaev, outlines key areas including workforce training, public education on modern nuclear technologies, and planning for a future “atomic city” around the planned nuclear power plant (NPP), The Caspian Post reports via Russian media.

Officials emphasized that the partnership reflects a holistic approach, with nuclear energy expected to drive development across multiple sectors.

In 2024, Rosatom and UzAtom signed the world’s first export contract for the construction of a small modular nuclear power plant (NPP) in Uzbekistan. The newly signed agreement introduces an integrated plant configuration featuring:

Two large-capacity units based on Generation 3+ VVER-1000 reactors

Two smaller units with RITM-200N reactors producing 55 MW each

Authorities have also approved the construction site for the RITM-200N units, allowing full-scale development to begin under international safety standards.

Likhachev highlighted that this marks the first global export of modern small modular nuclear technology, with regulatory approval confirming the safety and reliability of the project. The agreement sets the stage for Uzbekistan’s transition into nuclear energy under robust oversight, combining large and small reactors in a single, innovative NPP complex.