Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi recently engaged in a significant meeting with the head of Russia’s state atomic energy corporation Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev, in New Alamein. The focus of their discussion revolved around the latest updates on the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project. This meeting was accompanied by the signing of supplementary agreements between Egypt and Russia, with the aim of expediting the construction progress of this vital plant.
The presence of key figures such as Andrey Petrov, president of Rosatom’s engineering division Atomstroyexport, Georgy Borisenko (the Russian Ambassador to Cairo), Egypt’s Minister of Electricity, and the head of its Nuclear Power Plants Authority added weight to these discussions. These high-level officials gathered to pave the way for accelerated cooperation between both nations in advancing clean energy initiatives.
During a signing ceremony at the headquarters of Egypt’s electricity ministry in Alamein, Minister Mahmoud Essmat and Rosatom’s Likhachev inked a supplementary protocol pertaining to an intergovernmental deal on constructing the plant and enhancing its physical protection systems. Subsequently, another crucial supplementary contract related to design, procurement, and construction aspects was signed by Sherif Helmy Mahmoud from NPPA and Atomstroyexport’s Andrey Petrov.
The agreements signed underscored a shared commitment towards swift project execution within specified timelines. They align closely with Egypt’s strategic vision to transition towards cleaner energy sources as part of its national energy strategy goals leading up to 2040. Essmat highlighted this partnership as a testament to strong political will between Egypt and Russia:
“Today’s signing… represents an important step towards completing the Dabaa nuclear plant project.”
Likhachev reiterated Russia’s unwavering support for Egypt in realizing its first nuclear power plant endeavor:
“We are proud…and look forward to continuing joint cooperation.”
This collaborative effort is not only pivotal for enhancing Egypt’s energy security but also crucial for attaining sustainable development milestones.
Such partnerships between nations play a critical role in advancing technological capabilities while addressing pressing global challenges like climate change. The collaboration between Egypt and Russia signifies mutual trust and solidarity towards achieving common objectives for a greener future.
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