The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement that will help the kingdom develop its nuclear energy programme. The deal, subject to Congressional review, is expected to deepen strategic ties while prompting debate over uranium enrichment and nuclear non-proliferation.
Washington, July 23, 2026: The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark agreement that will enable the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme. Described as a "peaceful nuclear co-operation agreement", the deal is expected to provide "great access for American companies in the Saudi nuclear energy programme", according to the US Department of Energy.
Although the full text of the agreement has not been released, US media reports suggest it could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium in the future. Enriched uranium can be used as fuel for nuclear power plants but also has the potential to be used in the production of nuclear weapons.
The Department of Energy said the agreement was signed alongside a "bilateral safeguards agreement".
"Together, these two agreements lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership that advances several priority economic and strategic objectives, including nuclear non-proliferation," the department said.
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