The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman formalised the deal on Wednesday. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains what's in it. The agreement involves the US providing nuclear technology and materials to Saudi Arabia. This is intended to help develop Saudi Arabia's peaceful nuclear programme. Specific terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed, but experts are discussing its impact on regional security.
The US-Saudi nuclear deal aims to strengthen strategic partnership between the two countries. It is part of Saudi Arabia's plan to reduce dependence on oil and diversify energy sources. For the US, the deal helps maintain influence in the Middle East.
Opinions on the deal are divided. Some experts welcome the move, while others express concerns about nuclear proliferation risks. However, both sides emphasise that the agreement serves only peaceful purposes.
The deal is also linked to the policies of US President Donald Trump. The Trump administration has been seeking to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia. The specific implementation of the agreement will become clear in the coming months.