Chavez Says Venezuela Moving Toward Nuclear Power

President Hugo Chavez says Venezuela is already working with
Russia to develop nuclear power for peaceful purposes.

Chavez says Venezuelan and Russian technical teams have begun
working in preparation for Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit later this
month.

Venezuela would use nuclear energy to fuel the health and
electricity sectors, he said Friday.

Venezuela has strengthened ties with Russia under Chavez,
purchasing more than $4 billion in Russian weapons since 2005.

Medvedev's arrival on Nov. 26 will mark the first time a Russian
president has visited Venezuela.