Egypt and Russia signed Tuesday a supplementary protocol to their existing intergovernmental agreement on nuclear cooperation, aimed at fast-tracking the construction and operation of nuclear power plants in Egypt, including the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. The protocol was inked by Egypt's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat and Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, underscoring the countries' commitment to deepening energy cooperation. In a related move, the two officials also witnessed the signing of a supplementary annex to the existing contract for the Dabaa plant, between Egypt's Nuclear Power Plants Authority and Atomstroyexport, a Russian state-owned company involved in the project's construction. The newly signed documents are set to accelerate the timeline for the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, a cornerstone of Egypt's national strategy to diversify its energy sources and transition to sustainable, clean power. The project aligns with Egypt's broader energy plan, which aims to source 42 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and 65 per cent by 2040. The agreement marks a significant step in the country's pursuit of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, as part of its commitment to both national development and global climate goals. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: Y.Yasser
