Dhaka, September 14, 2026: Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam and Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom, held a bilateral meeting in Vienna on the sidelines of the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The meeting focused on the latest progress of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project and measures to ensure that electricity from the plant is supplied to the national grid as quickly as possible.
Both sides agreed to accelerate the remaining construction and related activities in line with the project’s targets so that the plant can begin power generation at the earliest possible time.
Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam stressed the need to complete the remaining work swiftly while maintaining international nuclear standards and the highest level of safety throughout the project.
Likhachev assured Bangladesh that Rosatom would continue to provide uninterrupted technical and strategic support for the project.
Officials from both countries attended the meeting, which was held in a cordial atmosphere. The two sides also reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the successful and timely implementation of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project.
