Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjarto said that the republic does not plan to exchange Russian fuel suppliers for the Paks-1 nuclear power plant with other foreign companies. He said this in an interview with the Hungarian television channel. ATV.
“As for the fuel for the (NPP) Paks-1, we have a valid contract with the Russians that they are constantly supplying, so there is no point in looking for another partner,” Szijjarto said. About the possibility of the American Westinghouse to participate in the supply of fuel for the Paks-1 nuclear power plant.
At the same time, the head of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that he did not receive any proposals to replace the supplier. At the same time, Szijjarto said that he was ready to listen to all offers, but all of them would be meaningless.
The minister also said that it is premature to talk about fuel supply for Paks-2, as this nuclear power plant will only be built.
“As for Paks 2, let’s not talk about fuel for now because we have a construction contract, we don’t have a fuel supply contract yet. We need to build a power plant first,” said Szijjártó, adding that the Paks II nuclear power plant could be built earlier.
Hungarian Foreign Minister declarationThat it is physically impossible to meet the country’s fuel needs without importing Russian natural gas.
Source: Gazeta
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