After the meeting between Putin and Erdogan, the agreement statement came. In our headline news, it is stated that in Akkuyu Nuclear Corp., managed by the Russian company Rosatom, experienced and expert Turkish employees were dismissed and replaced by illegal foreign nationals. We have included all the details that the Russian company TSM Energy, which replaced IC İçtaş, sent a letter to Akkuyu Nuclear Corp. to cancel the cards of 7,000 Turkish workers who had experience in the construction of nuclear power plants. We also stated that after these developments, there will be up to 90 percent delays in the works at the facility and serious security problems will arise.
Putin gave his approval, the negotiations resulted in an agreement. Erdogan also confirmed. It was decided to continue with the Turkish company at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power (ANG) Power Plant. Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the agreement between the two companies.
President Erdogan answered journalists' questions after his visit to Uzbekistan. A journalist asked, “There was a process that you followed so that Akkuyu would not be delayed. Is there any detail you can share with us on this matter?” To the question, President Erdoğan gave the following answer: “An agreement has also been reached regarding Akkuyu. With this agreement, they agreed with the Turkish company IC, which is currently there. I hope we will be able to finish the first unit and inaugurate the first unit in 2023 by continuing the next process rapidly,” he said.