Nuclear energy cooperation issues discussed

Brasilia, January 14, 2025 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Brazil Bolat Nussupov met with the President of the state-owned company AMAZUL, Newton Almeida Costa Neta.

The agenda of the talks included issues of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, technology transfer in this industry, consulting and scientific and technical exchange. The parties noted the existence of long-term and successful cooperation between the two countries in the supply of Kazakh uranium for nuclear power plants in Brazil.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan informed his interlocutor about the current socio-economic development of the country, including the development of the nuclear industry in Kazakhstan and the upcoming construction of the first NPP in the country. In this context, the Brazilian side was invited to establish a dialogue with JSC NAC Kazatomprom on a number of areas of mutual interest in cooperation, and an agreement was reached to hold substantive negotiations at the level of Kazakh and Brazilian specialists.

Reference: Amazul was founded in 2013 to promote national projects within the framework of the Brazilian program for the peaceful use of atoms. The goal of Amazul is to use new nuclear technologies to improve the quality of life of people and ensure the country's energy security. The company's headquarters are located in Sao Paulo, and it employs about 2,000 people. The company provides technical support for the country's nuclear power plants.