Lukashenko, Kiriyenko discuss progress on Belarusian NPP project

Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko and Director General of the Russian state corporation Rosatom Sergei Kiriyenko discussed the progress on the project to build the Belarusian nuclear power plant, BelTA learned.

The head of state suggested discussing the progress on the nuclear power plant project. "We borrowed money from Russia. It is approximately $10 billion. We found a contractor who would build the facility. But due to certain discrepancies, probably in regulatory framework, some inconsistencies, certain issues do arise,” said Alexander Lukashenko.

"As sound stewards we should be careful with the public money and choose the most optimal cheap things though not to the detriment of quality and safety. This is probably the main thing that I should control as the President,” he said.

In turn, Sergei Kiriyenko thanked the Belarusian President for trust. “We understand the level of responsibility. We must build the safest plant. It should be reasonably priced, without any detriment to safety and quality. It should be constructed in the shortest time possible and with an opportunity of involving the maximally possible number of Belarusian companies, especially builders,” the Rosatom Director General said.

“I confirm all the obligations. We have been moving in this direction. I believe the situation on the construction site is good in general,” Sergei Kiriyenko added.