ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 16. Kazakhstan and
the United States have discussed the development of cooperation in
the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy, Trend reports via the Agency
of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy.
Deputy Chairmen of the Agency Timur Zhantikin and Asset
Makhambetov, along with representatives of sectoral departments of
the Agency and Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants (KNPP) company, held
a meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Department of State led
by Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arms Control and
Nonproliferation Christopher Klin.
During the talks, the sides confirmed mutual interest in
strengthening bilateral partnership and expanding practical
cooperation.
The discussion covered prospects for deeper collaboration,
including the exchange of expert knowledge and the development of
institutional mechanisms for interaction.
The parties emphasized the importance of coordination amid the
transformation of global energy markets and the growing role of
sustainable energy sources.
At the end of the meeting, the sides expressed readiness to
continue constructive dialogue and further expand cooperation aimed
at developing the nuclear sector and strengthening bilateral
partnership.
