China’s CNNC Seeking to Build Sudan’s First Nuclear Reactor
- State-owned CNNC signs deal with Sudan’s electricity ministry
- Sudan said last year it aims to begin building reactor by 2021
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China National Nuclear Corp. agreed with Sudan to build the African nation’s first atomic reactor, China’s latest effort to expand its nuclear technology footprint abroad.
A framework agreement between the two countries was signed Monday during a three-day visit to Sudan by Nur Bekri, director of China’s National Energy Administration, according to Xinhua News Agency. CNNC also signed a cooperation agreement with Sudan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity, according to the People’ Daily.