Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjártó addressed rumors that the construction of the Paks 2 nuclear power plant will be postponed. This is how he responded to the information that emerged about the postponement of the implementation of this project for two years, according to reports TASS.
“There are always rumors because you have to understand that you cannot count on the solidarity of the liberal mainstream, especially when you build a nuclear power plant with Russia,” the diplomat said.
He noted that Rosatom and the Hungarian government are striving to complete the construction of this facility “as soon as possible.”
Before that Szijjarto reportedIt was stated that the construction of the Paks 2 nuclear power plant is progressing as planned.
He also reminded that the actual construction of two new nuclear power units started in August 2023. An anti-seepage curtain has been installed to protect the foundation pit from groundwater, and work is ongoing to strengthen the soil on the site for the fifth and sixth blocks. According to the current plan, the first concrete will be poured at the beginning of 2025, perhaps at the end of this year.
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