Azim Akhmedkhadjayev
Azim Akhmedkhadjayev is the director of the Atomic Energy Agency of Uzbekistan, where he has been a prominent advocate for the country's nuclear energy initiatives. He emphasizes the necessity of constructing a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan to ensure energy security and reduce reliance on coal and gas imports. Akhmedkhadjayev argues that abandoning nuclear energy would exacerbate environmental and economic issues. He insists on maintaining independence in energy matters, asserting that while Russia's Rosatom will be the main contractor, Uzbekistan will retain full control over the project. He is also focused on diversifying technology sources by exploring options from the USA and South Korea, underscoring the importance of developing local expertise in nuclear science.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 74,875 | $57,000 | 128$ |
| Totals | 1 | 33,469,203 | 74,875 | $57,000 | 128$ |
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Uzbekistan:
Azim Akhmedkhadjayev is the director of the Atomic Energy Agency of Uzbekistan, known as 'O‘zatom'.
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Uzbekistan:
Azim Akhmedkhadjayev commented on the words of former energy minister Alisher Sultonov regarding gas consumption in Uzbekistan.
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Uzbekistan:
Azim Akhmedkhadjayev is the director of the Atomic Energy Agency and discussed the independence of Uzbekistan's nuclear power project.
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