Lukashenko Offers Uzbekistan Assistance in Nuclear Power Plant Construction

Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko offered Uzbekistan assistance in the construction of a nuclear power plant. He made this announcement at a meeting with Uzbek Ambassador to Belarus Rahmatulla Nazarov, BelTA reports.

"We are aware of your interest in our specialists in nuclear power plant construction. We have acquired these competencies thanks to the Russians. We work with the Russians everywhere they are building these nuclear power units. If you are comfortable with this, come anytime you need. They (representatives of the Uzbek side – BelTA) will sit together with our experts, discuss it, and the minister will give the order. We will facilitate the construction of your nuclear power plant. We will strive to ensure that our specialists provide you with all possible assistance. You will see for yourself how we can be of interest to you," the President said.