Michael Margelov, Representative of RF Federal Council Committee on International Affairs:

 — The end of Busher NPP construction proves high qualifications of Russian nuclear scientists

On August 21, the delivery of fresh nuclear fuel to the reactor compartment of Busher NPP (the Islamic Republic of Iran) was started under supervision of the IAEA inspectors. This event symbolizes the end of the test stage for all systems of the plant, which was constructed with the participation of Russian specialists, and the beginning of the stage of power unit physical startup. The event was attended by Vice-President of Iran, Head of Iran Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salekhi, General Director of Rosatom State Corporation Sergey Kirienko and Head of RF Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision Nikolay Kutyin, who personally got acquainted with the progress of works performed at the plant.

Konstantin Zaytsev, Deputy Chairman of Energy Committee of RF State Duma:

The physical startup of the nuclear power plant in Busher, Iran was started on August 21.

It should be noted that there are no disagreements between Russia and the USA concerning this issue. The works at the NPP are being implemented under the IAEA control; the reactor will be charged with Russian nuclear fuel. According to the G6 countries, Busher NPP is not related to any military programs of Iran.

The end of Busher NPP construction proves high qualifications of Russian nuclear scientists. The plant has been constructed for more than 10 years, and the construction was started by German specialists. However it was Russia that proved to be a reliable partner capable to commission the facility within the scheduled date.