Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan considers nuclear energy as a strategic element of its future, Deputy Chairman of the Kazakhstan Atomic Energy Agency, Timur Zhantikin said, Trend reports. He made the remark at the session ‘Nuclear Energy: Progress and Safety’ within the framework of the XVI Eurasian Forum KAZENERGY ‘New Energy Order: Focus on Middle Powers.’

According to Trend News Agency, Zhantikin emphasized Kazakhstan’s commitment to creating a modern system for training a new generation of specialists. The country is focused on strengthening its scientific and educational potential and developing international exchange programs. Kazakhstan is ready to share its experience by improving the qualifications of specialists from other countries, particularly those beginning their journey in the development of peaceful nuclear energy.

Zhantikin noted that the development of peaceful nuclear energy should serve both national energy security and global efforts to ensure sustainable development. He expressed confidence that the discussions at the forum would help identify common challenges, find best practices, and form a coordinated agenda. This agenda will serve as a basis for implementing joint projects, ranging from the development of innovative closed fuel cycle reactor technologies to the training of highly qualified personnel and the promotion of green energy solutions.

Zhantikin concluded by stating that joint efforts would ensure that nuclear energy serves as a solid foundation for the sustainable development of energy security and the well-being of future generations.