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Iraqi MP calls on Maliki's government to construct nuclear reactors to solve electricity crisis
30/07/2012 16:53
BAGHDAD, July 30 (AKnews) - An Iraqi MP has called on the Iraqi government to build nuclear reactors for peaceful use to end the large deficit in electric power in the country.
The Council of Representatives voted by majority earlier on Monday on a resolution made by the oil and energy committee about the privatization of the electricity sector in the country.
MP Mouhammed al-Khalidi said in an official statement issued today by his press office: "I call on the Iraqi government and the concerned ministries to begin the establishment of nuclear reactors for peaceful use to be an alternative and cover the deficit in electric power in all Iraqi provinces.
"The government must find quick alternatives to generate electricity for the citizens. The projects to build power plants can be referred to investment to save money in the provision of other service projects.
"The government can choose safe places in the country away from the population for the construction of these reactors, similar to other countries in the region, including neighboring countries."
Iraq is suffering from an acute shortage of electricity supply and this is prompting citizens to demonstrate and demand the provision of electricity.
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