Poland, Canada agree to cooperate on nuclear energy
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, have signed an agreement on cooperation in the area of nuclear energy.
"A moment ago, we signed an agreement that will provide some legal framework to intensify the cooperation both Canada and Poland are keen on, in the area of nuclear energy," Tusk said at a joint press conference that was held on Tuesday after the prime ministers' meeting in Warsaw.
He said that both countries would aim for peaceful use of nuclear energy, and that the agreement was particularly pertinent for Poland, considering its plans to develop its own nuclear energy sources, and Canada's experience in that area.
Tusk also mentioned that Westinghouse, the main provider of technology for the country's first nuclear power plant to be built at a site in northern Poland, was a Canadian-owned company.
The Polish prime minister also expressed his gratitude to Trudeau for years of "loyal cooperation and full understanding," calling Trudeau a "proven friend of Poland."
Earlier in January, Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of Canada's ruling Liberal party, and consequently as prime minister. (PAP)
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