Mali and Russia have signed three memoranda of understanding (MoU) in the field of nuclear energy. The agreements covers the development of infrastructure, improving capacity building and generating increased awareness for the safe utilization of nuclear energy.
Signed by Mali’s Ministry of Energy and Water and Russia’s state-owned nuclear company Rosatom, the first MoU entails the assessment and development of nuclear infrastructure in Mali while the second MoU focuses on promoting public awareness regarding the peaceful utilization of nuclear energy. The agreements align with Mali’s goal of increasing access to clean energy.
Additionally, the third MoU, signed by Mali’s Ministry for Higher Education and Scientific Research and Rosatom, focuses on capacity building and knowledge transfer in the nuclear energy industry. The parties will collaborate on management training, providing technical training for engineers and developing local expertise in the field.
