Belarusians to build Russian nuclear facilities

Belarus and Russia have agreed that Belarusian companies will be able to take part in the construction of Russian nuclear energy facilities in Russia and third countries, Deputy Energy Minister of Belarus Mikhail Mikhadyuk said at a press conference on the occasion of the opening of the 5th international specialized expo and conference AtomExpo Belarus 2013 on 2 April.

At present Belarusian companies seeking to take part in construction of Russian nuclear power plants and other nuclear power installations have to set up a legal body in Russia to get a license. However, soon Belarusian organizations will be able to open their branches in Russia. “In the nearest future amendments will be made to Russian laws to authorize Belarusian organizations to construct nuclear power facilities. This permission extends only to Belarusian companies, as Belarus is part of the Union State with Russia,” the Deputy Energy Minister said.

When asked about the reasons to arrange the AtomExpo Belarus 2013 expo, Mikhail Mikhadyuk noted that the exhibition gives an opportunity to showcase new technologies and solutions developed by companies from Belarus, Russia and other states. The forum enables these companies to forge ties and take part in nuclear power projects in Belarus and the rest of the world. “Believe me, Belarusian companies and organizations have certain things to offer,” the Deputy Energy Minister said.