Collaboration. Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev discussed the development of bilateral cooperation in the nuclear energy sector with Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary to the Government of India for the Department of Atomic Energy. The parties talked about the progress of construction at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in India. Its Units 1 and 2 were connected to the grid in 2013 and 2016, respectively. Pre-commissioning activities are underway at Unit 3. Installation work and equipment deliveries continue for Unit 4, while Units 5 and 6 are under construction. The parties also discussed partnership expansion opportunities, including exploring projects for large and small nuclear power plants and cooperation in the nuclear fuel cycle. Particular attention was paid to setting up local production of nuclear equipment. The two officials emphasized their readiness to launch new major nuclear energy initiatives in the Republic of India.