Kyrgyzstan Ratifies Agreement With Russia On Uranium Mining Sites Rehabilitation
Date
7/24/2024 5:23:52 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 24. Russia will
assist Kyrgyzstan in the rehabilitation of areas affected by
uranium mining and ore processing, Trend reports.
President Sadyr Zhaparov signed the law ratifying the
corresponding agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of
Kyrgyzstan and the government of Russia. The agreement was
originally signed on March 26, 2024, during the ATOMEXPO-2024 forum
in Sochi. The Kyrgyz Parliament approved the law on June 26,
2024.
The agreement aims to ensure the safety of residents living near
former uranium mining and ore processing sites in Kyrgyzstan. It
also focuses on measures to reduce the risk of emergencies at these
sites.
It was previously reported that Russia will allocate 2.141
billion rubles ($24.369 million) to Kyrgyzstan for the
rehabilitation of five former uranium mining sites.
To note, Zhaparov signed a law authorizing the exploration and
development of uranium and thorium deposits in the territory of the
country in June this year. Kyrgyzstan had a moratorium on uranium
development since 2019.
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