The United States and Saudi Arabia have finalized a nuclear cooperation agreement, according to an announcement by the US Energy Department on Wednesday. The deal also includes a bilateral safeguards accord, which aims to ensure compliance with non-proliferation standards.
Under the agreement, Saudi Arabia will be permitted to develop its own civilian nuclear program, marking a significant step in the growing partnership between the two nations during US President Donald Trump's second term. The arrangement is part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.
However, the deal will still require review by the US Congress under the Atomic Energy Act, which governs cooperation with foreign countries on civilian nuclear energy. The specific details of the safeguards and the scope of Saudi Arabia's nuclear program have not been disclosed.
The announcement signals a deepening of US-Saudi relations, with implications for regional energy dynamics. Further developments are expected as the agreement moves through the legislative process.