Uzbekistan, Belarus Discuss Partnership on Nuclear Power Plant Development

Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz has announced Belarus’ willingness to participate in the construction of Uzbekistan’s nuclear power plant during a meeting in Minsk with a delegation from Uzbekistan’s Uzatom agency, led by Director Azim Akhmedkhojaev.

Moroz emphasized that Belarus’ involvement would depend on Tashkent’s interest and highlighted key areas discussed during the talks, including workforce training, infrastructure development, nuclear waste management, and integration of the plant into Uzbekistan’s energy system, The Caspian Post reports per Tajik media.

He stressed Belarus’ readiness to share its extensive expertise in peaceful nuclear energy.

The Uzatom delegation visited Belarus on the directive of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to study Belarus’ experience in building and operating nuclear power plants. Moroz noted that Belarus’ 2400 MW nuclear plant, commissioned in 2023, now generates around 40 per cent of the country’s electricity. He also pointed out that Belarusian companies involved in the project have gained trust through their participation in Rosatom’s international ventures and could bring valuable know-how to Uzbekistan.

Akhmedkhojaev praised Belarus’ achievements in nuclear energy as among the most successful worldwide and expressed optimism about future collaboration.

Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant is currently being built by Russia’s state corporation Rosatom. The contract for designing and constructing the small-capacity plant was signed in May 2024. The facility will feature six reactors, each with a capacity of 55 MW, and will be located in the Farish district of Jizzakh region.