Both Russia and Turkey would benefit from Russia’s participation in NPP Sinop — Lavrov – Russian Politics & Diplomacy

MOSCOW, November 1. /TASS/. Ankara must decide with whose help the construction of the Sinop NPP 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 which foundation and with whose help the Sinop NPP construction project will be implemented. If we can agree on the parameters of Russia’s participation, then we believe that both sides will benefit from this. We have a success. example of cooperation: the construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant,” 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 became the fourth in the world and the first in Europe. The growth of the Russian economy this year should be about 3.9%. We have the lowest unemployment rate among the world’s largest economies: 2.4%,” the minister said.

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