埃及与俄罗斯签署核燃料采购协议

Core Points - Egypt signed a nuclear fuel procurement and comprehensive cooperation agreement with Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation for the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant [1] - The procurement agreement will supply nuclear fuel for the reactor of Unit 1 of the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant [1] - The comprehensive cooperation agreement covers collaboration in various fields, including nuclear power and the production of medical radioactive isotopes [1] Summary by Sections Agreement Details - The agreement includes the supply of nuclear fuel for the first reactor of the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant [1] - The comprehensive cooperation will involve multiple areas of collaboration between Egypt and Russia [1] Leadership Statements - Egyptian President Sisi emphasized that the cooperation reflects a strategic and solid relationship based on mutual respect [1] - Russian President Putin noted that the collaboration opens new prospects for professional exchanges, with 100 Egyptian students currently studying nuclear energy in Russia [1] Project Background - The Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant is located in Matrouh Province and is Egypt's first nuclear project [1] - Russia and Egypt signed a contract in 2017 for the construction of all four nuclear units of the power plant [1] - Construction of Units 1 and 2 began in July and November 2022, respectively, while Unit 3 started in May 2023 and Unit 4 is set to begin in January 2024 [1]