Satellite imagery showed construction progress at Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, El-Dabaa, a Russian-built facility set to host four reactors.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi celebrated the installation of the first reactor pressure vessel at the plant, in a video-conference on Wednesday.

"This marks a pivotal step that further advances the completion of El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project," el-Sisi stated during the ceremony, highlighting strategic ties with Russia, "irrespective of regional or international challenges."

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Why It Matters

Egypt says having a nuclear power plant is a long-awaited dream that dates back to the Nasser era and has since faced political setbacks and delays. The new power plant supports its Vision 2030 for s

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