Speaking at a local electoral assembly on Sunday. Chavez said Venezuela is to accept Russian Premier Vladimir Putin's offer made last week to help build a nuclear reactor. The two countries have set up a special committee to work out a detailed cooperation plan, he added.
Chavez emphasised the peaceful purpose of Venezuela's nuclear energy development. When Venezuela last attempted developing nuclear power in the 1950s, it failed due to U.S. obstruction.
Published by Mike Hitchen, Mike Hitchen Consulting
