Deputy Minister Nikolay Nikolov: Bulgaria maintains a proactive approach to nuclear energy

Bulgaria maintains a strong proactive approach to nuclear energy, demonstrating more than 45 years of proven experience in the safe operation of nuclear energy. The nuclear power plant is a key factor for the stability of the national electricity system and the energy security of Bulgaria. This was stated by Deputy Minister Nikolay Nikolov, who took part in the "Nuclear Energy" panel at the Business Forum of the "Three Seas" Initiative on September 7, 2023.

The event was held under the patronage of the President of Romania Klaus Iohannis and was opened by the President and Prime Minister of Romania and was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria Maria Gabriel, the Presidents of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, the Prime Minister of Croatia and John Kerry, Special Envoy of the President of US on climate change.

Deputy Minister Nikolov added that the goal of nuclear energy is to ensure reliable supplies for countries through safe, efficient and environmentally friendly production of electricity at a reasonably low price.

He also took part in the Round Table on Transatlantic Cooperation to Promote Investments in Clean Energy and Low Carbon Technologies in Central and Eastern Europe, organized by the Global Energy Center of the Atlantic Council, as part of the business forum events.