Norway Approves Agreement With Russia on Nuclear Safety
May 16, 1998 - 0:0
OSLO The Norwegian government Friday approved a nuclear safety and clean-up cooperation agreement with Russia, to be signed during King Harald V and Queen Sonja's visit to Russia on May 25-29. The agreement is a milestone in our cooperation with Russia and will contribute significantly to increasing security in our near surroundings, Norwegian Foreign Minister Knut Vollebaek said in a statement.
The nuclear waste comes primarily from Russia's north fleet on the Kola Peninsula, as well as civilian nuclear power stations. The agreement, under negotiation for two years, calls for a series of projects to be implemented regarding the disposal of used nuclear fuel and radioactive waste, notably from the dismantling of Russia's nuclear submarines. Increased cooperation to ensure safety at the Kola nuclear power plant is also covered by the deal.
Norway has earmarked 200-250 million kroner ($26.6-33.3 million) over three to four years for the projects covered by the agreement. The agreement will be an important contribution to the strengthened international cooperation on nuclear safety problems in northwestern Russia, the Foreign Ministry said. (AFP)
The nuclear waste comes primarily from Russia's north fleet on the Kola Peninsula, as well as civilian nuclear power stations. The agreement, under negotiation for two years, calls for a series of projects to be implemented regarding the disposal of used nuclear fuel and radioactive waste, notably from the dismantling of Russia's nuclear submarines. Increased cooperation to ensure safety at the Kola nuclear power plant is also covered by the deal.
Norway has earmarked 200-250 million kroner ($26.6-33.3 million) over three to four years for the projects covered by the agreement. The agreement will be an important contribution to the strengthened international cooperation on nuclear safety problems in northwestern Russia, the Foreign Ministry said. (AFP)