Putin signals plan for building Kyrgyzstan's first nuclear power plant

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday suggested that Kyrgyzstan could soon build its first nuclear power plant. During a meeting in Bishkek with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Putin indicated that the project could utilize advanced small modular reactor technology.

As stated by reports, Putin said, "Rosatom (Russian nuclear industry company) is implementing a large-scale reclamation program for uranium mining sites (in Kyrgyzstan). The possibility of constructing the republic's first nuclear power plant using advanced Russian technology—small modular reactor technology—is being explored, which, I emphasize, meets the most stringent safety and environmental protection requirements."

In addition to nuclear energy, Putin mentioned plans to construct a large solar power plant in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region and a modern combined heat and power facility in the north of the country.

During his state visit, Putin also announced that Russia and Kyrgyzstan are preparing to sign a comprehensive set of agreements covering trade, economics, education, and migration. He noted that a “joint policy statement” is ready for signature, highlighting priorities for strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.

Putin emphasized that the discussions reflect “key objectives” for expanding cooperation across multiple sectors and underlined that Russia values its ties with Kyrgyzstan, which continue to develop “based on mutual respect and consideration of each other’s interests.”

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