11 Jul 2016 09:21

Russia, Argentina discussing new unit at Atucha NPP but early to talk about contract - ambassador

MOSCOW. July 11 (Interfax) - Moscow and Buenos Aires are continuing to discuss the prospect of building a new generating unit at the Atucha Nuclear Power Plant in Argentina, but it is still too early to talk about signing a contract, the South American country's ambassador to Russia, Pablo Tettamanti said.

Discussions with Russia on the construction of a unit at Atucha NPP are continuing, there is interest in this project on the part of both sides, Tettamanti said.

This project requires lengthy discussion, since it has many aspects, Tettamanti said, adding that it is still early to talk about signing a contract, although the parties are continuing contacts.