Russian state-owned company Rosatom and China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing joint projects in the field of training and human resource management in the nuclear industry. The agreement, concluded during a visit by the Chinese delegation to Russia, marks a step forward in deepening bilateral relations in a sector considered strategic by both governments.
Shared objectives and bilateral roadmap
The memorandum, signed by Tatiana Terentieva, Deputy Director General for Human Resources at Rosatom, and Li Changyu, Acting Director of Human Resources at CNNC, aims to structure future cooperation initiatives. It includes the implementation of a human-centred approach to professional training, as well as targeted exchanges between youth and women’s industry communities in both countries.
The roadmap will define the stages, objectives and specific responsibilities of each party. It is part of the broader BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), under which the two companies already collaborate in multilateral formats related to nuclear human resources.
Technical visits in Russia and institutional exchanges
The CNNC delegation used its presence in Russia to visit several of Rosatom’s training facilities, including the Technical Academy in Obninsk and the Corporate Academy in Moscow. These institutions play a central role in preparing engineers and technicians for the nuclear sector in Russia and internationally.
This initiative comes as global demand for qualified personnel in nuclear energy increases, driven by expansion projects in several regions. Russia and China, two major players in civil nuclear energy, are seeking to structure training programmes aligned with their industrial ambitions and energy cooperation.
Towards consolidated nuclear human capital
Exchanges between Rosatom and CNNC in the area of skills development are part of a broader strategy to secure human supply chains for future nuclear projects. The agreement also aims to pool expertise in high value-added technical talent development.
In a context where qualified human resources are becoming a critical factor for competitiveness, this agreement could serve as a model for other similar partnerships in civil nuclear energy. Both entities are pursuing a strategy of gradually integrating their training capabilities, supported by existing bilateral and multilateral frameworks.
