India, Russia vow to deepen nuclear energy partnership

Putin assures uninterrupted fuel supply to India

- ARUNIMA BHARADWAJ

INDIA AND RUSSIA on Friday reaffirmed their cooperation in the energy sector, with a strong emphasis on civil nuclear energy, critical minerals, and clean energy partnerships.

In the nuclear energy domain, the two countries confirmed their intention to broaden cooperation on life-cycle support for operating the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) and on non-power applications. They also agreed on an expanded agenda of engagement in the peaceful use of atomic energy and related high technologies.

In a joint statement, both sides recognised the importance of continuing discussions on the second site in India for a nuclear power plant (NPP), with India committed to finalising the formal allotment of the site in accordance with earlier signed agreements.