Iran Showcases Nuclear Achievements at Russia’s Atom Expo
WANA (Sep 25) – The events of Russia’s World Atom Week (WAW) officially began with the inauguration of the Atom Expo 2025 exhibition in Moscow, featuring a dedicated Iranian pavilion led by Mohammad Eslami, Vice President and head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).
On Thursday, the Iranian pavilion at the VDNKh cultural exhibition complex drew considerable attention from visitors as it showcased Iran’s latest nuclear industry achievements. An Iranian delegation of AEOI experts and officials is participating actively, presenting advancements in nuclear technology to international attendees.
Alongside Iran and host country Russia, other nations, including China, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, as well as several international organizations, are also represented with booths highlighting their peaceful nuclear energy capabilities.
Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, has set up thematic pavilions under titles such as “Affordable Clean Energy,” “Industrial Innovation: Enhancing Production,” “Mobility: Logistics Without Borders,” “Ecology: Making the Planet a Better Place,” “Digital Progress,” “Advanced Medicine: Protecting Human Health,” “Environment,” and “Science and Education: The Engine of Progress.”
The exhibition is open to visitors from September 25 to 28, offering a unique opportunity to view the latest nuclear industry achievements from Iran and other countries.
Largest Global Nuclear Industry Event
According to Russian officials, World Atom Week 2025 marks the largest international gathering in the nuclear sector, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry. The Kremlin confirmed that President Vladimir Putin would address the forum on Thursday evening, joined by several world leaders.
Among the attendees are Mohammad Eslami, Vice President of Iran and head of the AEOI, as well as leaders and officials from Belarus, Myanmar, Armenia, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Niger, and representatives from specialized organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran Showcases Nuclear Achievements at Russia’s Atom Expo 2025. Social media/ WANA News Agency
Rosatom, organizer of the event and builder of nuclear power plants in several countries, including Iran, announced that ministers, executives of major companies, scientists, media representatives, and youth from more than 100 countries are participating.
Around 20,000 attendees are expected, including members of international organizations, employees of Russia’s nuclear sector, technical university students, and high school pupils. This marks the first time an “Atomic Forum” has been held on such a scale.
Alongside the exhibition, the Atom Museum: The Future of Atoms was inaugurated at the VDNKh complex. The forum’s business program includes more than 40 events such as thematic sessions, roundtables, and the signing of key agreements. Over 80 additional events with 120 speakers are being held over three days on topics including the outlook for Russia’s nuclear industry, atomic intelligence, borderless communication, and informed decision-making.
The exhibition also features a global food festival and showcases of “nuclear cities” in an open-air setting.
Russia is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its nuclear industry in 2025, marking the creation of the Soviet Union’s Special Committee on the Use of Atomic Energy on August 20, 1945.
Iran–Russia Nuclear Cooperation
Eslami arrived in Moscow on September 22 to attend the World Atom Forum. During his visit, he is scheduled to tour Rosatom, the Kurchatov Institute, and other Russian nuclear research centers, as well as visit the Atom Expo 2025.
On September 24, Rosatom announced that Tehran and Moscow signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation for the construction of small nuclear power plants in Iran.
Iran Showcases Nuclear Achievements at Russia’s Atom Expo 2025. Social media/ WANA News Agency
