Will Kazakhstan hold referendum on second NPP construction?

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Tengrinews.kz - Minister of Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev was asked whether a referendum would be held in Kazakhstan regarding the construction of a second nuclear power plant (NPP).

According to Satkaliyev, there is no need for a referendum, and one will not be conducted.

"In accordance with the legislation, this plant will be built by a decision of the government," he replied.

Today, during an expanded government meeting, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the government to identify locations for the second NPP.

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