Embassy of Russia in Singapore

🗓On October 16, ASEAN Centre for Energy (#ACE) and State Atomic Energy Corporation #Rosatom signed a Memorandum of understanding at the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-2025) in Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾. 🔹️The document aims to promote cooperation between the two parties in the peaceful use of nuclear energy and sets the parties' commitment to strengthening their partnerships in the nuclear energy industry in Southeast Asia. This includes increasing public awareness of nuclear technologies and their applications, as well as developing scientific and human resources. 🔹️The agreement was signed by Mr. Razib Dawood, Executive Director of ASEAN Centre for Energy, and Mr. Vadim Titov, Director General of Rosatom International Network. 🔹️Within the framework of the forum, a joint plenary session of Rosatom and ASEAN ACE "The Role of Nuclear Energy in ASEAN's Energy Transition" was held with the participation of representatives from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and international organizations: the BRICS Atomic Energy Platform, the World Nuclear Association (WNA), as well as the TUNAŞ Energy Corporation (Türkiye). 🔹️On behalf of Rosatom, the session was attended by Mr. Andrey Nikipelov, Deputy Director General for Engineering and Industrial Solutions at Rosatom. The event served as a platform for the exchange of experience between ASEAN countries and their partners in the development and implementation of national nuclear energy programs.

🗓 On September 26, Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom in partnership with the ASEAN Centre for Energy (#ACE) organized session "Nuclear Energy Solutions for ASEAN Countries" on the margins of the World Atomic Week in Moscow 🇷🇺. 🔹️The session brought together policymakers, experts, and representatives of international organizations and nuclear technology providers to discuss pathways for the development of nuclear power in Southeast Asia. 🔹️Speaking on the sidelines of World Atomic Week, Mr. Razib Dawood, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy, noted that the region considers nuclear power one of the key tools to achieve carbon neutrality by the middle of the 21st century. “Russia has accumulated 80 years of experience in developing the nuclear energy industry, ensuring a high level of safety and constantly improving standards. This experience could be highly valuable for Southeast Asian countries that are evaluating various technological solutions.” He emphasized that safety, waste management, public trust, and the establishment of competent regulatory agencies remain the key priorities for ASEAN countries. 🔹️Participants agreed that closer regional cooperation, capacity building, and active engagement with international partners — including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), ACE, and leading nuclear technology vendors — will be essential to ensure the safe, sustainable, and transparent development of nuclear power in the region.