China National Nuclear Corp to build Sudan's first atomic reactor

Tokyo

CHINA National Nuclear Corp (CNNC) agreed with Sudan to build the African nation's first atomic reactor, China's latest effort to expand its nuclear technology footprint abroad.

A framework agreement between the two countries was signed on Monday during a three-day visit to Sudan by Nur Bekri, director of China's National Energy Administration, according to Xinhua News Agency. CNNC also signed a cooperation agreement with Sudan's Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity, according to the People's Daily.