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Presidential Approval of U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement

Original title: Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

July 16, 2026

Nuclear Energy International Relations Saudi Arabia Energy Policy National Security

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The Frame

What this does

This agreement establishes the legal framework for the transfer of nuclear technology and materials between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, subject to specific security and verification protocols.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Secretary of State

The Secretary is authorized and directed to arrange for the execution of the agreement and its publication in the Federal Register.

Secretary of Energy

The Secretary is a recipient of the memorandum regarding the proposed agreement and its associated safeguards.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Donald Trump has formally approved a proposed agreement for cooperation on peaceful nuclear energy between the United States and Saudi Arabia. This determination authorizes the Secretary of State to finalize the agreement, which includes specific .

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this agreement allow?

It provides a legal framework for cooperation between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia regarding the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Does this agreement include security measures?

Yes, the agreement includes side letters and an associated agreement for the application of additional .

Who is responsible for finalizing this agreement?

The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to arrange for the execution of the agreement.

Why It Matters

This agreement establishes the legal framework for the transfer of nuclear technology and materials between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, subject to specific security and verification protocols.

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Formalization of Nuclear Cooperation

The determination explicitly links the cooperation agreement to additional safeguards and verification measures, highlighting the focus on non-proliferation requirements.

United States of America Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Connected Entities

locationKingdom of Saudi Arabia“Party to the nuclear cooperation agreement.”Map →

organizationExecutive Office of the President“Issuing office.”Map →

locationUnited States of America“Party to the nuclear cooperation agreement.”Map →

personSecretary of State“Authorized to arrange for the execution of the agreement.”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the determination.”Map →

personSecretary of Energy“Recipient of the presidential memorandum.”Map →

Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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