I would like to thank all participants in the construction of the Akkuyu
nuclear power plant and once again express my confidence that
the successful implementation of this flagship project,
without exaggeration, will not only bring the bilateral
cooperation in the energy sector to a qualitatively new level
but also contribute to the further promotion of the multifaceted
Russian-Turkish partnership, promote friendship and mutual
understanding between the peoples of our countries.
We aim to put the first unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant
into operation in 2023. We will work hard to put
the other reactors of this power plant, which will consist of four reactors,
into operation. Turkey will become among
those with nuclear power in 2023, the centennial year of its foundation.
Producing 35 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity
annually, it [the plant] will meet around 10% of Turkey’s need.
The Akkuyu power plant was equipped with the most advanced
security systems to ensure it complies with the International
Atomic Energy Agency standards.
We also noted that there is considerable potential
for implementing forward-looking projects in space exploration
and nuclear energy. We have agreed to stimulate
our joint efforts towards improving the legal framework of our relations,
including those aimed at creating more favorable
conditions for businesses.