Nuclear power plants. Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed the stages of construction for the integrated nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan. “We are progressing at a rapid pace and in full compliance with the schedule. Work is proceeding actively at the site, with excavation for the first small modular reactor unit started as early as October 2025. The key task for this year is to pour concrete for the foundation slab of the nuclear island buildings. Given the importance of adhering to the timeline, we aim to commence concrete bedding work this spring,” Alexey Likhachev said. Additionally, in January, Rosatom and Uzbekistan’s national nuclear agency UzAtom signed a memorandum of understanding on radioactive waste management and nuclear decommissioning. The memorandum provides for the cooperation in scientific research, engineering, and commercial activities.