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This is an archive article published on December 16, 2011
PM: Indo-Russia nuclear cooperation to continue
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that India would fulfil all its commitments on bilateral nuclear cooperation with Russia while prioritising safety concerns raised by people in Koodankulam
Written by Express News Service
New Delhi | December 16, 2011 02:13 AM IST
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said that India would fulfil all its commitments on bilateral nuclear cooperation with Russia while prioritising safety concerns raised by people in Koodankulam.
As Singh went for a visit to Russia today,he said that the government takes peoples concerns seriously but the Indo-Russian atomic cooperation will continue. The protests at Koodankulam reflect the concerns of people about the safety of nuclear energy, Singh said in an interview to Russian media. He pointed out that the facility had elicited environment and livelihood concerns among locals. He said the government has set up an independent group of experts to respond to all legitimate and genuine concerns and fears of local people.
However,he said,Russia had been a partner to India in times of difficulty,even when there were restrictions on nuclear commerce with India,and New Delhi was committed to its pledges as far as Moscow is concerned.
Singh said India gives the highest priority to nuclear safety and he was of the view that the Russian leadership adheres to the same standards. If we have to develop nuclear energy,it is essential that it is done with the support of the people, he said.
During Singhs three-day visit for the 12th annual Indo-Russian Summit,seven to nine agreements are expected to be signed to expand cooperation in defence,energy,health and science and technology. However,the contract for reactor construction at Koodankulam is unlikely to be signed.
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