Turkey to get first nuclear plant

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Published: 2010/05/12 17:15:48 GMT

President Dmitry Medvedev has agreed a deal under which Russia will
build Turkey’s first nuclear power plant.

Russia will have a controlling stake in the plant, which is likely to
cost $20bn (£13.5bn) and is to be built on Turkey’s Mediterranean
coast.

It was one of several agreements struck by Mr Medvedev during a visit
to Ankara, the Turkish capital.

Both countries said they wished to improve trade links, lift visa
conditions and boost energy projects.

"We share a determination to increase the trade volume from a current
$38bn to $100bn in five years," Turkish President Abdullah Gul said
after hosting talks with Mr Medvedev.

Turkey is aiming to reduce its dependence on foreign energy supplies,
but at the same time be a hub through which oil and gas producers can
ship their supplies to Europe.