Energy Minister of Saudi Arabia (SAE), Chris Raitt, and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdullah bin Salman, have signed an agreement concerning the development of the first commercial nuclear reactors in Saudi Arabia. This document is scheduled for submission to the Congress for formal consideration. The signing of this agreement follows ongoing discussions regarding nuclear cooperation.
Notably, Donald Trump has reportedly been engaged in discussions about a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia since his initial term as president. In a related context, former President Trump has expressed the need to finalize an agreement that incorporates the Abrahamic treaties—the diplomatic pacts established in 2020 normalizing relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco. However, Saudi Arabia has not formally agreed to these specific treaties.
Despite this, Trump reportedly mentioned the requirement of adherence to the Abrahamic treaties in a public announcement on social media platforms. The recent signing of the nuclear development agreement between the SAE and Saudi Arabia signals a significant step in the country’s energy sector. The forthcoming congressional review will determine the next steps for implementing the advanced nuclear technology outlined in the agreement.
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