Serbia weighs building first nuclear power plant with Rosatom cooperation

Serbia’s leadership is considering the construction of the country’s first nuclear power plant, according to Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom, as officials from both countries met in Belgrade to discuss potential cooperation in the energy sector.

During the talks between Rosatom Director General Aleksey Likhachev and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, as well as Serbia’s Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović, Likhachev said Serbia’s leadership was currently evaluating the option of building its first nuclear power facility and that Rosatom was offering comprehensive cooperation, Caliber.Az reports per Russian Foreign Ministry. 

He described nuclear energy as an opportunity for Serbia to strengthen its long-term energy sovereignty and security.

According to Rosatom chief, discussions focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in nuclear energy, the possible involvement of Serbian companies in Rosatom’s international projects, and the training of Serbian students in nuclear-related specialties at Russian universities.

He also stated that Rosatom is the largest player in the global market for the construction of nuclear power plants abroad and said the company was prepared to offer Serbia a full range of projects, from small-scale to large-capacity reactors.

By Sabina Mammadli