Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear corporation, has collaborated with the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). Jointly, they are taking a big step to deepen their partnership in the nuclear space. On September 18, 2025, CNNC’s human resources department paid an official visit to Russia. On their joint trip, the two parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop mutually beneficial cooperation between the two entities. This deal marks a huge victory for them. More importantly, it will inform their work to kick-start collaborative policy projects and initiatives focused on talent development and training.
The MOU created a formal framework for this collaboration, focusing on a human-centric approach to training. Both Rosatom and CNNC are committed to developing their cooperation. Their focus is on increasing skills and capabilities in a national nuclear industry workforce. This program will help foster a more robust exchange of knowledge and ideas, sharing of best practices, and collaboration between the two countries.
Joint Projects and Initiatives
State nuclear corporations Rosatom and CNNC have signed a cooperation agreement. They intend to produce multiple collaborative projects to advance their nuclear capabilities. The collaboration will further connect U.S. and Indonesian youth and women’s industry communities. This four-year effort is intended to foster more inclusivity among the nuclear workforce.
Tatyana Terentyeva, a representative from Rosatom, expressed optimism regarding the partnership, stating, “We are always open to dialogue and are interested in developing a partnership with the Chinese State Nuclear Industry Corporation in terms of personnel, including in the multilateral format that we have established within the framework of the BRICS-based Nuclear Energy Platform.”
The MOU is flexible and straightforward, built to outline distinct phases, objectives, and lanes of responsibility for each partner. This intentional strategy enhances the power of their combined efforts. Furthermore, this collaboration allows both companies to fully utilize their respective resources and expertise.
Enhancing Effectiveness through a Road Map
To deepen institutionalize cooperation between them even more, Rosatom and CNNC signed an extensive road map in addition to MOU. This road map is meant to be a flexible, strategic guide for implementing their collaborative work, detailing short- and long-term goals and targeted achievements along the way.
Terentyeva elaborated on the importance of this comprehensive framework, stating, “We are convinced that the agreement and road map signed today will make it possible to clearly define stages, goals and areas of responsibility, which will certainly increase the effectiveness of joint work. We hope to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the development of the high-tech labour market and human resources.”
This roadmap signals the commitment of both organizations to increase their collaboration and coordination with one another. They are designed to help address the growing challenges of an expanding nuclear community in Russia and China.
Future Prospects
Rosatom and CNNC are opening the fourth phase of their collaboration. Both organizations look forward to developing a deep legacy of progress in their training programs and people development philosophies. The settlement will have enormous positive impact on the public entities that are party to it. Lastly, it will stimulate economic development in the nuclear sector as a whole in both countries.