Trump approves U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear energy agreement, officials say
Summary
President Donald Trump has approved a 30-year agreement with Saudi Arabia to help develop the country's civilian nuclear energy program. The deal allows Saudi Arabia the possibility to enrich uranium domestically, with safeguards intended to prevent nuclear weapons development, but these safeguards would be managed by the two countries themselves rather than by the usual international agency.Key Facts
- The agreement involves U.S. support in developing Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear energy program.
- Saudi Arabia may enrich uranium inside the country in the future.
- Safeguards to prevent nuclear weapons production are included but will be controlled by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, not the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- The agreement is set to last 30 years and is valued at tens of billions of dollars.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the administration will work with Congress to formalize the deal.
- The agreement was discussed during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington, D.C. last fall.
- The deal raises concerns about potential nuclear weapons proliferation.
- The Trump administration intends to submit the agreement to Congress as required by law.
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