Committee for Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan

These negotiations are significant not only for bringing the strategic partnership between the two nations to a new level but also for the specific emphasis placed on radiation and nuclear safety.

⚛️ Safety in Nuclear Energy — A Key Priority The parties identified the following core principles as priorities for the implementation of nuclear energy projects: 🔹 Strict compliance with radiation safety standards 🔹 Implementation of management systems based on international requirements (IAEA standards) 🔹 Ensuring technological safety and operational stability 🔹 Development of emergency preparedness and rapid response systems

The Belarusian side's experience in the construction and operation of the Belarus NPP was highly recognized in these specific areas.

🏗 The Ostrovets Experience: Harmony of Safety and Infrastructure During the negotiations, the experience of the city of Ostrovets in Belarus was particularly highlighted. This region: ✔️ Is fully integrated with a modern nuclear power plant ✔️ Possesses a high level of engineering and social infrastructure ✔️ Provides safe and comfortable living conditions for nuclear industry employees

💡 Key highlights included:

• Modern reactor units and automated control systems

• Digital monitoring and safety control technologies

• Safety-oriented personnel training through simulation centers

Safety-Oriented Approach in Uzbekistan’s NPP Project The proposals put forward by the Uzbekistan delegation were also aimed at strengthening safety: 📌 Engaging Belarusian specialists as technical consultants 📌 Organizing safety systems at an international level during the NPP construction process 📌 Creating a safe infrastructure in the "nuclear town" planned for construction in the Jizzakh region

The Belarusian side supported these initiatives and expressed full readiness to share its expertise.

🛡 Radiation and Nuclear Safety — A Guarantee of Sustainable Development Today, nuclear energy is not just a source of power but a strategic industry requiring the highest level of responsibility. Therefore: ⚠️ Human life and health safety are at the heart of every project ⚠️ Environmental protection and radiation control are top priorities ⚠️ Nuclear safety is viewed as an integral part of national security

Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Belarus is a major step toward not only technological development but also the formation of a nuclear and radiation safety culture. 🔷 In-depth study of the Belarusian experience 🔷 Implementation of safety systems meeting international standards 🔷 Training of qualified personnel — all these measures will ensure that nuclear energy projects established in Uzbekistan are safe, reliable, and sustainable.

In nuclear energy, every decision is, first and foremost, a decision about safety.

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