Myanmar expects to use nuclear energy in many sectors
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NP News - Feb 7
Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing told that efforts will be continued to use nuclear energy in many sectors.
He underlined it during the opening ceremony of #Nuclear_Information_Center in Yangon’s Hlaing Township on February 6.
Both public and academic personnel will have a chance to access information on nuclear energy and related technologies at the Nuclear Information Center.
Agreements have been signed between Myanmar and Russia on the peaceful use of nuclear energy in 14 different sectors, said Senior General continuing that the nuclear energy will be used in different sectors.
Russia’s #Rosatom plays a major role in assisting nuclear projects in Myanmar involving constructing the infrastructure, safety, security, and emergency response techniques. The projects will be carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said.
It is expected that productivity from the peaceful nuclear project will be used in energy, industrial and economic sectors to enhance science, education, and technology developments.
Currently, Myanmar and Russia are cooperating to develop a nuclear power plant in Naypyidaw.