ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 20. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has outlined plans to expand
cooperation with Japan in the nuclear energy sector, speaking at
the Central Asia–Japan Summit, Trend reports via the press service of the Kazakh
president.
Addressing the meeting, President Tokayev stressed the growing
role of nuclear energy in the global green agenda and highlighted
Kazakhstan’s strategic position in the sector.
“The combination of Kazakhstan's resource potential and Japan's
advanced nuclear energy technologies opens up favorable
opportunities for successful cooperation,” Tokayev said.
He noted that Kazakhstan supplies about 40% of the world’s
nuclear fuel, while nuclear power plants generate nearly 10% of
global electricity, demonstrating the value of stable and
innovative cooperation in this field. According to him, joint
efforts could focus on introducing advanced technologies and
innovation-driven approaches.
Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan is particularly interested in
projects related to nuclear waste management, nuclear safety, and
the training of highly qualified personnel, including specialists
in civil defense. He added that such cooperation would not only
support sustainable energy development but also contribute to
long-term regional and global energy security.
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