Uzbekistan presented its national experience in developing the nuclear industry at the World Atomic Days international forum held on November 12–13 in Antalya, Turkey. The event brought together representatives of government agencies, nuclear corporations, international organizations, and youth initiatives. The forum was organized by Rosatom with the support of the BRICS nuclear energy platform, the IAEA, and the World Nuclear Association.
Azim Akhmedkhadjaev, Director of the Uzatom Agency, took part in the plenary session “Nuclear Energy for People and the Planet.” Together with leaders from Rosatom, the World Nuclear Association, Kazakhstan’s nuclear authority, and other organizations, he discussed the role of nuclear energy in meeting the growing demand for electricity, strengthening energy security, and achieving climate goals. Separate topics included international cooperation, new technologies, and personnel training.
The forum is of particular importance for Uzbekistan, which is implementing a project to build the country’s first integrated nuclear power plant. The republic expects that the development of nuclear energy will help ensure long-term energy security, support industrial growth, and expand the technological capabilities of the economy. The country was also represented at the event by members of the Impact Team 2050 international youth initiative.