Paris, March 10 (QNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the role of both the public and private sectors in increasing investment in civil nuclear energy, considering it a strategic option to support countries’ energy independence and achieve carbon neutrality.

Speaking at the opening of the Nuclear Energy Summit, held in Paris on Tuesday with the participation of more than 40 countries and organizations, Macron said that nuclear energy is key to countries’ energy independence, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

The French President said that banks and investment funds are required to play a greater role in financing nuclear projects, particularly those involving high risks, stressing the importance of private sector participation alongside public authorities to ensure the success of these projects.

Macron pointed out that France exports large amounts of low-carbon electricity, helping meet the needs of modern industries, including data centers that support artificial intelligence technologies, something that reflects nuclear energy’s economic and strategic role in the country.

He added that Europeans need to go a step further in this field, pointing to the United Kingdom’s experience as an example of progress. (QNA)