February 22 (SeeNews) - Bulgaria and France signed on February 21 a cooperation agreement in the field of civil nuclear energy, the energy ministry in Sofia said on Thursday.
The agreement aims to facilitate the exchange of nuclear programmes, collaboration between the nuclear sector and supply chains and industrial participation in new projects, the energy ministry said in a statement.
The initiative also covers safety research, development and innovation and bolstering knowledge and expertise through training and education.
Through the exchange of nuclear technology and educational programmes between Bulgaria and France, there is a mutual aim to promote a secure, competitive, and sustainable green future built upon low-carbon energy sources, Bulgarian minister of energy Rumen Radev said.
Earlier this month, Bulgaria and the U.S. signed an agreement to cooperate in nuclear energy, focusing on constructing nuclear facilities at Kozloduy nuclear power plant, along with the exchange of expertise, technology and research.