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Turkey and Russia discuss energy projects and new cooperation
Turkey's energy minister met Russian officials in Moscow during Russia Energy Week.
Alparslan Bayraktar said his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak covered the progress of existing projects and possible cooperation in nuclear energy and hydrocarbons.
He also discussed natural gas cooperation with Gazprom chief Alexey Miller and LNG supply and cooperation with Novatek head Leonid Mikhelson.
Of 526 Turkish students sent to Russia for nuclear studies, 322 have completed their education and started work at the Akkuyu nuclear power plant.
Bayraktar said Turkey plans to send more students abroad and use their expertise at planned plants in Sinop and Thrace.
He said developing skilled staff and diversifying energy supplies are strategic goals for Turkey.
Turkey’s energy minister Alparslan Bayraktar met Russian officials in Moscow during Russian Energy Week to discuss existing projects and new cooperation.
The talks covered nuclear energy, hydrocarbons, natural gas and liquefied natural gas.
Bayraktar said Turkey would develop its energy partnership with Russia on the basis of mutual trust, long-term strategic vision and regional stability.
He also met representatives of Turkish students studying nuclear engineering in Russia.
Bayraktar said 322 of 526 students sent to Russia had completed their studies and started work at the Akkuyu nuclear power plant.
- Who
- Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and other Russian energy officials.
- What
- They discussed existing energy projects and possible new cooperation in nuclear power, hydrocarbons, natural gas and LNG.
- When
- During Russian Energy Week; the sources do not give the meeting dates.
- Where
- Moscow, Russia.
- Why
- To discuss energy projects and opportunities for cooperation, including ways to strengthen Turkey’s energy diversity and supply security.
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- Meeting location
- Moscow, Russia
- Russian counterpart
- Alexander Novak, deputy prime minister
- Students sent to Russia
- 526
- Students working at Akkuyu
- 322
- Other Russian officials
- Gazprom chief Miller; Novatek chairman Mikhelson
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What people are saying
We discussed the progress of our existing projects and evaluated new cooperation opportunities in nuclear energy and hydrocarbons.
We will continue to develop our energy partnership with Russia on the basis of mutual trust, a long-term strategic vision and regional stability.
Our greatest strength will be our trained human resources as we transfer the engineering, manufacturing and operating experience gained at Akkuyu to the nuclear power plants we plan in Sinop and Thrace.