India, Russia commit to build 4 new Kudankulam nuclear units

It outlines plans to enhance civil nuclear energy collaboration, including power generation and research, while adhering to non-proliferation goals.

Who it concerns: The agreement involves the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Russian Federation. Specific entities named include the Department of Atomic Energy (India) and the Federal Atomic Energy Agency (Russia). The sectors affected are nuclear energy, specifically civil nuclear power generation, fuel cycles, and non-power applications.

What was agreed

• Commitment to sign an agreement for the construction of 4 additional power units at Kudankulam.
• India undertakes that reactor facilities and nuclear fuel supplied by Russia will remain under IAEA safeguards during their entire period of actual use.
• Russia commits to work with the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Participating Governments to amend guidelines to facilitate expanded civilian nuclear cooperation with India.
• The Department of Atomic Energy (India) and the Federal Atomic Energy Agency (Russia) will work out a comprehensive cooperation programme in 2007.
• Both nations express willingness to expand cooperation to cover fission and fusion energy as well as non-power applications.

Also in the document

• A specific commitment to construct 4 additional nuclear power units at Kudankulam.
• India's agreement to place Russian-supplied reactor facilities and fuel under IAEA safeguards.
• Russia's commitment to engage with the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to modify guidelines for India.