ترقب الإعلان عن اتفاق نووي سعودي أمريكي اليوم

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a move that represents a significant shift in the trajectory of strategic relations between the two countries, paving the way for the launch of a Saudi civil nuclear program with U.S. support extending over 30 years.

According to what was reported by the Associated Press and the Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials, the official announcement of the agreement is expected today (Wednesday), after final arrangements between the two sides have been completed.

Long-term Cooperation

The agreement establishes a legal framework for cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy, through what is known as the (123 Agreement) stemming from the U.S. Atomic Energy Act of 1954, which regulates civil nuclear cooperation between the United States and other countries, with the requirement to adhere to strict standards to prevent nuclear proliferation. The agreement allows U.S. companies to participate in the design and development of the infrastructure for the Saudi nuclear program.

Uranium Enrichment

Among the key provisions of the agreement is the possibility of establishing a uranium enrichment facility within the Kingdom, if a joint U.S.-Saudi study proves the project's feasibility from both economic and technical perspectives.
In return, informed sources clarified that the agreement does not obligate the United States to transfer uranium enrichment technologies or capabilities to Saudi Arabia, but it provides the legal framework that allows for future cooperation in this area, while the program remains subject to specific safeguards regarding the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Congress Review

The U.S. administration intends to refer the agreement to Congress in the coming days for review; however, its entry into force does not require a vote of approval, as it can only be blocked if Congress successfully passes a joint legislation that receives a two-thirds majority to override any presidential veto, which makes the chances of obstructing it limited.

Strategic Vision

The agreement comes as part of the Kingdom's efforts to diversify energy sources within the targets of Saudi Vision 2030 and reduce dependence on oil, by developing a nuclear program dedicated to peaceful purposes, at a time when Washington emphasizes that any nuclear cooperation will adhere to the highest standards of safety, oversight, and non-proliferation.
The agreement is expected to be officially signed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, marking a new milestone in the strategic partnership between Riyadh and Washington, and opening the door for extensive cooperation in the nuclear energy sector over the coming decades.