US announces nuclear cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia
Summary
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to cooperate on civilian nuclear energy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman finalized the deal along with an agreement on nuclear safeguards.Key Facts
- The agreement focuses on civilian nuclear cooperation between the US and Saudi Arabia.
- U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed the pact.
- Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed on behalf of Saudi Arabia.
- A separate bilateral safeguards agreement was also signed to ensure nuclear materials are used peacefully.
- The deal aims to support Saudi Arabia’s development of nuclear energy for civilian purposes.
- This announcement was made on July 22, 2026.
- The agreement is part of wider U.S. efforts in the Middle East related to energy and security.
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