MoU on strategic cooperation with France's EDF signed in Paris

PARIS - The Serbian government and the French power company EDF signed on Monday in Paris a MoU on establishing a framework for long-term dialogue and cooperation on energy transition and low-carbon technologies.

In the presence of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, the MoU was signed by Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali and EDF Director General Luc Remont.

Previously, Vucic met with EDF executives.

Vucic is on a two-day visit to France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron.

The Serbian government adopted the MoU last Friday.

"The memorandum creates conditions for a strategic partnership with the EDF to assess the potential for development of a civilian nuclear programme in Serbia with support for development of qualified personnel and exchange of technical know-how.

The EDF has also expressed interest in cooperation with the...