2011-05-10 Ignalina NPP Decommissioning Process and Financing Needs Have Been Presented in Sweden
On 10 May, the meeting was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Sweden between members of Parliament of Sweden, Director General of Radiation Safety Service, senior officials from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Environment, representatives of Prime Minister's Office and representatives of State Enterprise Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP). The INPP Director for Corporate Affairs Osvaldas Čiukšys presented Ignalina NPP decommissioning progress, the use of EU funding which is allocated to Ignalina nuclear power plant decommissioning projects and financing needs for the further financial perspective period.
During the meeting O.Čiukšys emphasized, that the recent INPP activity is excellent proof that EU allocated funds are used rationally, the transparency is ensured. Also he highlighted the necessity to ensure further financing as one of the most important factors for successful INPP decommissioning.
Swedish politicians and representatives of government authorities have expressed understanding concerning need for continuity of EU financial support for further Ignalina NPP shutdown.
Daiva Rimašauskaitė,
Head of Communication- Spokesperson
El. p. daiva.rimasauskaite@iae.lt
Tel. (8-386) 24442
Ignalina NPP decommissioning activities are co-financed by European Union