TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 15. Uzbekistan and
Russia discussed the implementation of a project to construct the
country’s first integrated nuclear power plant, Trend reports via the press service of the
Uzbek president.
The issue was addressed during a meeting between the President
of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and a Russian
delegation led by First Deputy Head of the Presidential
Administration of the Russian Federation, Sergei Kiriyenko.
The sides also reviewed the practical implementation of
agreements reached at the highest level, focusing on further
strengthening Uzbek-Russian relations of strategic partnership and
alliance.
According to the statement, sustained growth in bilateral trade
turnover, ongoing industrial cooperation projects, and the
expansion of cultural and humanitarian exchanges were noted with
satisfaction.
In addition, the parties agreed to enhance cooperation in
digital technologies, youth policy, information policy, media
development, and support for civic initiatives.
In September 2025, Uzbekistan and Russia’s State Atomic Energy
Corporation Rosatom signed documents expanding cooperation on the
construction of an integrated nuclear power project, which
envisions the combined deployment of large-capacity nuclear units
and small modular reactors (SMRs) within a single energy complex.
As part of this framework, Uzbekistan is implementing the 330-MW
SMR project in the Jizzakh region, aimed at meeting growing
electricity demand while supporting long-term energy sustainability
and carbon reduction efforts.
