The UK and Sweden will explore opportunities to drive the move away from Russian nuclear fuel supply while also supporting other countries to reduce their dependency on Moscow.
Both countries said they had agreed to support “resilient nuclear fuel supply chains for the benefit of our respective fleets”, including existing reactors and new build projects.
Both countries are planning new commercial nuclear reactors as they look for ways to boost electricity production and improve energy security. The UK has already announced an ambitious programme of new nuclear and Sweden’s centre-right coalition government has said it is preparing legislation to allow the construction of more nuclear plants.