US announces nuclear cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia

The United States announced on Wednesday that it had reached a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia. Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed the agreement alongside Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. A separate bilateral safeguards agreement was also signed.

According to a report from Washington by FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson, the pact marks a significant step in bilateral energy relations. The civilian nuclear cooperation deal is intended to promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy while ensuring compliance with international non-proliferation standards. Further details on the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, but the signing underscores the strategic energy partnership between the two nations.