Ukraine willing to join Turkish nuclear power construction

Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey Sergey Korsunsky said that they would be pleased if Turkey asked cooperation in construction of nuclear power plant in Akkuyu hamlet of Turkish southern province of Mersin.

Speaking to A.A on Thursday, Korsunsky said that Turkey-Ukraine relations had gained a significant momentum in recent years, adding that currently the two countries had a strategic cooperation.

Noting that the Ukrainian president was expected to pay a visit to Turkey in the autumn, Korsunsky said that the foundation meeting of High-level Strategic Cooperation Council between the two countries would take place during this visit.

At least seven agreements would be signed during the visit, he added.

Korsunsky said that the trade volume between Turkey and Ukraine increased 56 percent in the first five months of 2011.

Regarding the cooperation agreement which was signed in energy area between the two countries, Korsunsky said that talks were under way regarding the transfer of Black Sea natural gas and oil to Europe via Turkey and Ukraine.

Noting that the two countries were cooperating in nuclear energy area, Korsunsky said that Turkey could improve nuclear energy sector.

He said that Ukraine gained important experience during 25 years after the Chernobyl disaster, adding that they were helping Japan following the recent nuclear reactor collapse due to a massive earthquake and tsunami.

Noting that Ukraine was using Russian reactors, Korsunsky said that they invited Turkish experts to examine 15 Ukrainian plants.

Atomic energy is not dangerous if you know how to use it, he added.


/World Bulletin/