Both Russia and Türkiye will benefit from Russia’s participation in the Sinop Nuclear Power Plant – Lavrov – Russian Politics and Diplomacy

MOSCOW, November 1. /TASS/. Ankara must decide with whose help the construction of the Sinop nuclear power plant will be carried out – both sides will benefit from Russia’s participation in this project, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet.

“The Turkish authorities must decide on what foundation and with whose assistance the Sinop NPP construction project will be implemented. If we manage to agree on the parameters for Russia’s participation, we believe that both sides will benefit from this. We have a successful example of cooperation: the construction of the Akkuyu NPP,” he said.

As the minister noted, Russia has adapted to the pressure of sanctions and is developing successfully. “In terms of GDP at purchasing power parity, we are fourth in the world and first in Europe. The Russian economy should grow by about 3.9% this year. We have the lowest unemployment rate of any major economy in the world. world: 2.4%,” the minister said.

In addition, Lavrov noted that the United States is trying to limit the opportunities of foreign partners interested in trade with Russia. “The prospects for our practical cooperation depend on whether experts can find mutually acceptable solutions in the near future,” said the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry.