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India to build at least 12 nuclear reactors with Russian help: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and Russia have outlined an ambitious plan to build at least 12 nuclear reactors with the highest safety standards in place. In an exclusive interview to Russian news agency TASS, Mr Modi said he believes that cooperation in the area of nuclear energy will continue to grow. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister said, after Kudankulam, New Delhi is finalising a second site for Russian-designed reactors in India. Mr Modi said, as two countries possessing advanced nuclear technology, we are interested in taking forward this cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. He said energy security is critical to India's economic development and Russia is a key partner in this area.

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