Armenia discusses cooperation with the Czech Republic on spent fuel storage – Khachaturyan
07.09.2026,
11:16
Armenia and the Czech Republic are discussing cooperation opportunities on the storage of spent fuel from the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP), announced Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan.
YEREVAN, September 7. /ARKA/. Armenia and the Czech Republic are discussing cooperation opportunities on the storage of spent fuel from the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP), announced Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan.
According to him, the issue of spent fuel storage and reprocessing will remain on the agenda going forward. "I think that agreements will be reached on the use of the Czech Republic's existing nuclear fuel storage facilities," Khachaturyan said at a press briefing following his official visit to the Czech Republic.
He noted that the issue of spent fuel storage is of significant importance to Armenia.
According to Khachaturyan, the operation of the ANPP has been authorized for another five years – until 2031, after which the period will likely be extended for another five years. "This means that the issue of spent fuel storage and reprocessing will be on the agenda," the president said.
During Khachaturyan's official visit to the Czech Republic, the parties also discussed opportunities for exchanging experience in nuclear energy and energy security, developing professional ties, and implementing joint programs.
The Armenian President was on an official visit to the Czech Republic from September 2 to 4.
According to him, the issue of spent fuel storage and reprocessing will remain on the agenda going forward. "I think that agreements will be reached on the use of the Czech Republic's existing nuclear fuel storage facilities," Khachaturyan said at a press briefing following his official visit to the Czech Republic.
He noted that the issue of spent fuel storage is of significant importance to Armenia.
According to Khachaturyan, the operation of the ANPP has been authorized for another five years – until 2031, after which the period will likely be extended for another five years. "This means that the issue of spent fuel storage and reprocessing will be on the agenda," the president said.
During Khachaturyan's official visit to the Czech Republic, the parties also discussed opportunities for exchanging experience in nuclear energy and energy security, developing professional ties, and implementing joint programs.
The Armenian President was on an official visit to the Czech Republic from September 2 to 4.
