The First BRICS Nuclear Platform Expert Panel Held in China
06 May 2025
2 Min Read
CW Team
On April 29, 2025, the first expert panel was held within the framework of the BRICS Nuclear Platform. The event on 鈥楰ey Factors Impacting the Development of Nuclear Power鈥� brought together representatives of government agencies and relevant organisations from BRICS countries and BRICS partner countries, including China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Iran and others, as well as representatives of the ASEAN Centre for Energy and the World Nuclear Association (WNA). The panel was moderated by Tao Xing, a reporter with the Chinese magazine Beijing Review.
The discussion centred on new approaches to the efficient allocation of nuclear energy resources, current trends in the industry and prospects for cooperation among participating countries for balanced global development and energy security. Elsie Pule (South Africa), the Platform鈥檚 Head Coordinator, and Celso Cunha, President of the Brazilian Association for the Development of Nuclear Activities (ABDAN), made welcoming remarks. For representatives of nuclear newcomer countries, the session was an opportunity to learn best practices in energy and non-energy applications of nuclear developments to address environmental and social challenges facing society.
鈥淵oung specialists in the nuclear industry need the support of experienced experts from countries with advanced technologies. The session provided an opportunity for representatives of BRICS nuclear organisations to establish interaction for the development of joint projects,鈥� mentioned Chen Xin, Deputy Director of the Uranium Resources Department of SNURDC (China).
鈥淭he session once again confirmed that there is a large and as yet untapped potential for joint work between BRICS organisations and partners. We will continue to move forward and 鈥榯ake a step leaving a footprint. Preparations for the next expert panel session have already been launched,鈥� remarked Artem Goncharuk, Director General of Rosatom East Asia.
The next session will be held on May 21, 2025 in Brazil on the margins of the Nuclear Trade & Technology Exchange (NT2E) exhibition and conference.
On April 29, 2025, the first expert panel was held within the framework of the BRICS Nuclear Platform. The event on 鈥楰ey Factors Impacting the Development of Nuclear Power鈥� brought together representatives of government agencies and relevant organisations from BRICS countries and BRICS partner countries, including China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Iran and others, as well as representatives of the ASEAN Centre for Energy and the World Nuclear Association (WNA). The panel was moderated by Tao Xing, a reporter with the Chinese magazine Beijing Review.The discussion centred on new approaches to the efficient allocation of nuclear energy resources, current trends in the industry and prospects for cooperation among participating countries for balanced global development and energy security. Elsie Pule (South Africa), the Platform鈥檚 Head Coordinator, and Celso Cunha, President of the Brazilian Association for the Development of Nuclear Activities (ABDAN), made welcoming remarks. For representatives of nuclear newcomer countries, the session was an opportunity to learn best practices in energy and non-energy applications of nuclear developments to address environmental and social challenges facing society.鈥淵oung specialists in the nuclear industry need the support of experienced experts from countries with advanced technologies. The session provided an opportunity for representatives of BRICS nuclear organisations to establish interaction for the development of joint projects,鈥� mentioned Chen Xin, Deputy Director of the Uranium Resources Department of SNURDC (China).鈥淭he session once again confirmed that there is a large and as yet untapped potential for joint work between BRICS organisations and partners. We will continue to move forward and 鈥榯ake a step leaving a footprint. Preparations for the next expert panel session have already been launched,鈥� remarked Artem Goncharuk, Director General of Rosatom East Asia.The next session will be held on May 21, 2025 in Brazil on the margins of the Nuclear Trade & Technology Exchange (NT2E) exhibition and conference.
Next Story
Mahindra Lifespaces Targets Rs 10,000 Bn Sales by FY30
Mahindra Lifespace Developers aims to more than treble its sales to Rs 100 Bn by financial year twenty thirty, up from Rs 33 Bn in financial year twenty twenty-five. Backed by a strong land bank, robust pipeline, and rights issue of Rs 15 Bn, the company is focusing on growth in premium housing and industrial leasing.The company鈥檚 gross development value (GDV) has grown from Rs 44 Bn in financial year twenty twenty-four to Rs 181 Bn in financial year twenty twenty-five, with the current pipeline at Rs 390 Bn. New launches are planned in Whitefield, Malad, Bhandup, Mahalaxmi and Pune.Mahindra..
Next Story
Bhubaneswar New Station Starts Three Express Trains to Ease Congestion
East Coast Railway has begun full-scale operations of three major express trains from the Bhubaneswar New Railway Station (BBSN) from 12 May 2025. The move aims to improve connectivity and reduce congestion at the Bhubaneswar Main Station.The trains now operating from BBSN include the Mumbai鈥揃hubaneswar Konark Express, the Secunderabad鈥揃hubaneswar Visakha Express, and the Bhubaneswar鈥揤isakhapatnam Intercity Express. All three were previously routed through the Bhubaneswar Main Station.BBSN, located in northern Bhubaneswar, is expected to benefit residents of northern city zones, Cuttack,..
Next Story
Indian Railways Clears Survey for New Line in Sikkim
The Ministry of Railways has approved a Final Location Survey for a proposed railway line in Sikkim, connecting Melli to Dentam via Jorethang and Legship. The Rs 22.5 Mn survey will be conducted by Northeast Frontier Railway to assess technical and financial feasibility.The planned 75-kilometre corridor aims to improve rail access in the under-served southern and western regions of Sikkim. The project is backed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and follows efforts by Member of Parliament Indra Hang Subba.This new line is intended to extend the under-construction Sivok鈥揜angpo railway proje..
