Kazakhstan and France discuss current cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy

A meeting took place in Astana between the Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy Asset Makhambetov and the Chief Executive Officer of Orano Mining Xavier Saint Martin Tillet (ORANO Group). The representatives of NAC Kazatomprom JSC were also in attendance.

The participants highlighted that the KATCO joint venture, founded in 1996, stands as a flagship of bilateral cooperation in the uranium mining sector. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for advancing cooperation in the nuclear industry both within Kazakhstan and internationally, including in the areas of research and development (R&D) and the training of qualified personnel.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening the partnership and agreed to continue the joint work.