Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke about a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that there are different opinions regarding the feasibility of building a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan.

- On the one hand, Kazakhstan has significant potential for the development of nuclear energy. The country ranks first in the world in terms of the volume of natural uranium produced; it also has its own production of nuclear fuel components and access to uranium isotope enrichment services. The Ulba Metallurgical Plant produces finished nuclear fuel for nuclear power plants in China. On the other hand, many citizens and experts have concerns about the safety of nuclear power plants. And this is understandable, given the tragic legacy of the Semipalatinsk test site. We highly appreciate the assistance offered by the Russian side in the construction of a nuclear power plant on the territory of Kazakhstan. And the final decision on this issue will be made based on the results of the announced referendum,” the Head of State said.

Source: Inform.kz