Taking place from September 25 – 28, World Atomic Week 2025 has brought together more than 10,000 delegates from 118 countries, nearly 250 international speakers, and a youth programme attracting more than 18,000 participants.

In his opening remarks, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak noted that since the launch of Russia’s Atomexpo in 2009, the scale of nuclear-related events has grown significantly, with the number of international participants increasing more than 4.5 times. He emphasised that more and more countries are turning to nuclear power as a reliable, clean, safe, and efficient energy source, with modern nuclear plants now designed to operate for up to 100 years.

He also stated that the partnerships and agreements formed during WAW 2025 may help shape the future of the planet over the next century.

Meanwhile, Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), called for the peaceful use of nuclear energy, ensuring that all nuclear projects adhere to strict non-proliferation, safety, and regulatory standards. He stressed that only by meeting these criteria can developing countries gain fair and sustainable access to nuclear technology.

Following the opening ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the forum, unveiling a revolutionary development in peaceful nuclear technology. By 2030, the world’s first nuclear power system using a closed fuel cycle is expected to begin operation in Tomsk Oblast, Western Siberia.

This innovation allows for 95% of spent nuclear fuel to be reused multiple times, drastically reducing radioactive waste accumulation and easing concerns over future uranium supply shortages, which are expected by 2090.

President Putin also asserted that Russia rejects technological colonialism and is committed to helping its partners achieve sovereign and breakthrough developments in the nuclear industry.

According to Dr. Tran Chi Thanh, Director of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, forum offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the capabilities of Russia and other countries in developing the nuclear industry, as well as to meet potential partners and explore cooperation opportunities.

Dr. Tran Chi Thanh emphasised that Russia is an important partner for Vietnam, and he expressed hope that the two countries would soon reach an agreement on collaboration in human resource training and development in this field.

Vietnam is joining the forum as a key strategic partner of the Russian Federation in the nuclear industry, underscoring the growing collaboration between the two countries in sustainable energy development.

Politburo urges urgent resumption of Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects

VOV.VN - The politburo has recently released a resolution on ensuring national energy security through 2030 with a vision to 2045 that emphasises the urgent resumption of the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power projects to be commissioned during the 2030–2035 period.