Lukashenko offers Belarusian expertise for Uzbekistan’s nuclear energy project

Belarus has expressed readiness to assist Uzbekistan in building a nuclear power plant by providing technologies and training specialists, according to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Photo: President of the Republic of Belarus

During a meeting in Minsk with Uzbekistan’s ambassador Rahmatulla Nazarov, Alexander Lukashenko highlighted the cultural closeness between the two countries and expressed Belarus’ willingness to deepen cooperation across several sectors, including nuclear energy.

According to Lukashenko, Belarusian experts are prepared to share technological expertise and help train Uzbek personnel in various fields related to nuclear power development.

The Belarusian leader noted Uzbekistan’s interest in Belarus’ experience gained from constructing its first nuclear power plant in cooperation with Russia. Through this partnership, Belarusian specialists have developed competencies in nuclear power projects implemented by Russia in different countries.

“If this suits you, come at any time you need. Your representatives can sit down with our specialists and discuss everything. The minister then will give the necessary instructions. We will assist in the construction of your nuclear power plant. We will do our best to ensure that our specialists provide you with all possible support. You will see for yourselves where we may be of interest to you,” Lukashenko said.

He added that Belarus is ready to provide “all possible assistance” from its experts in developing nuclear energy and is prepared to cooperate with Tashkent on technology transfer in a “deep, serious, and long-term” format.

Uzbekistan studies Belarusian experience

In August 2025, a delegation from Uzatom Agency for Atomic Energy visited Belarus to study the experience of building and operating nuclear power plants.

During the visit, the agency’s director Azim Akhmedkhadjaev held talks with Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz on key areas of cooperation in nuclear energy.

Akhmedkhadjaev said Uzbekistan views Belarus as one of its main partners and intends to make maximum use of the Belarusian experience in this field. Moroz, in turn, stated that Belarusian specialists could participate in the construction of a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan.