Rosatom Signs Three Memoranda of Cooperation in Nuclear Energy During Visit to China
2026-05-22 15:52
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - During the official visit of the Russian President to China, Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev signed three interdepartmental memoranda of understanding.

The first document was signed by Likhachev and Shan Zhongde, head of the China Atomic Energy Authority, concerning cooperation in personnel training for the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It stipulates the establishment and strengthening of cooperation in human resource development, the exchange of experience and best practices in nuclear industry personnel training, and the development of cooperation between youth and women's industry sectors in both countries.

The second agreement was signed by Likhachev and Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology of China, reaching consensus on scientific and technological cooperation in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion. Both Russia and China are leaders in this field, with both countries implementing large-scale national projects and jointly participating in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project.

The third agreement was signed by Likhachev and Hou Jianguo, President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, covering scientific and technological cooperation in areas such as controlled thermonuclear fusion, nuclear medicine, accelerator technology, as well as photonic and quantum technologies.

Likhachev stated that the two countries share a long history of strategic partnership, cooperating not only in nuclear power plant construction but also in future technology research and development. The memoranda of understanding on long-term cooperation in fundamental scientific and technological fields such as controlled thermonuclear fusion signify the commitment of both sides to jointly maintain leading positions in these areas.

Furthermore, Russia continues to fully fulfill its obligations under the ITER project, with its main contributions including the development, manufacturing, and delivery of 25 systems for the ITER device, including all divertor central components, 40% of the first wall panels, switchgear, blanket module connectors, and 10 plasma diagnostic systems, among others.

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