MOSCOW: Malaysia and Russia will strengthen cooperation in nuclear energy development, covering institutional, technical, legal, and human capital areas, said Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.
Fadillah, also Energy Transition Minister, noted Russia’s experience and advanced technology could support Malaysia’s energy goals under the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
During his four-day visit, Fadillah met Russian Deputy PM Alexey Overchuk and Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev, discussing nuclear tech transfer, legal frameworks, training, and power grid upgrades.
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However, Fadillah stressed that public support and thorough studies are essential before moving forward.
His visit followed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Russia trip in May.