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Uzatom Discusses Prospects for Nuclear Energy Development in Uzbekistan with France

Uzatom Discusses Prospects for Nuclear Energy Development in Uzbekistan with France
Uzatom Discusses Prospects for Nuclear Energy Development in Uzbekistan with France

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Azim Akhmedkhadzhayev, Director of the Uzatom Agency, held a meeting with Alexandre Gorbachev, Regional Nuclear Advisor at the French Ministry of Economy, Finance, Industry, and Digital Sovereignty, and Walid Fouque, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Uzbekistan.

During the meeting, the parties discussed current cooperation with French companies, the progress of the Agency’s projects, and the prospects for developing nuclear energy in Uzbekistan.

France serves as an important partner for Uzbekistan in Europe, both in foreign policy and economic cooperation. In particular, collaboration in the field of nuclear energy is actively developing.

In June 2025, Uzatom and the French company Assystem signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture.

The joint venture’s activities will include technical support for the construction of a nuclear power plant, as well as backing projects related to the development of Uzbekistan’s civilian nuclear program.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.