Mikhail Mikhadyuk said: “It is yet another attempt to use this project to discredit our good relations with the elder brother – the Russian Federation.” In his words, interaction with Russia allows Belarus to build up the “economic muscle” and raise living standards of the citizens.
Mikhail Mikhadyuk said: “We have discussed the significance of the Belarusian nuclear power plant for our country just recently. First of all, it will increase energy security. There are also economic and ecological considerations."
Mikhail Mikhadyuk said: “The second unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant operates without remarks. The first unit is undergoing a scheduled preventive repair. Most of the works have already been finished. We will turn it on in late December. All the operations over there are proceeding on schedule and without disruptions.”
“Belarus is interested in the implementation of projects to modernize the power grid infrastructure, set up electricity storage systems, introduce smart power grids, exchange experience and joint events, promote scientific and technical cooperation,” Olga Prudnikova said.
“The head of state, when making a decision to build the NPP, set the main priority to ensure the safety of this project. There are three main components of ensuring the safety of the plant: the choice of the best modern technologies, offered on the world market, quality implementation of the project and the selection and training of personnel for reliable operation of the plant,” Mikhail Mikhadyuk said.