The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the general director of the state corporation "Rosatom" ;. Alexey Likhachev, the countries discussed cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, the press service of the government of the republic announced.
The meeting discussed the development of “quantum technologies, digitalization, as well as the exchange of competences and technologies and the development of human resources”. "The participants in the meeting discussed current problems related to modern technologies in these areas. Issues of interaction between experts from different countries aimed at the further development of industries were also noted, the announcement said. The press service did not provide other details about the meeting.
On October 6, Kazakhstan held a referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant of this type, supported by 71.12% of voters, turnout was 63.66%. Kazakhstani authorities are considering several possible suppliers of nuclear technology, these are the Chinese company CNNC, the South Korean KHNP, Rosatom and the French EDF. The President of Kazakhstan, Kassim-Jomart Tokayev, previously expressed the opinion that the construction of the station should be carried out by a consortium of companies.
On November 4, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu announced in Seoul that Astana relies on the participation of South Korean companies in the construction of nuclear power plants. On November 5, French President Emmanuel Macron said during Tokaev's visit to Paris that the country is ready to encourage the development of civil nuclear energy in Kazakhstan. On November 7, during a visit to Astana, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov informed that Moscow has made proposals to build a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan and can cooperate with relevant structures of other countries, and Rosatom is ready to provide competence.