KSA, US in talks to sign deal on nuclear technology

RIYADH, Apr 13 (Arab News): The US and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will sign a preliminary agreement on energy cooperation and civilian nuclear technology, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a press conference in the Saudi capital on Sunday.

The US official said that details on nuclear cooperation between the two countries would come later this year.

He said the cooperation will focus on building a commercial nuclear power industry in the Kingdom "with meaning developments expected this year."

"There will definitely be a 123 nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia," Wright said. He said Washington expects long-term cooperation with Riyadh to develop civilian nuclear industry in the Kingdom.

Responding to a question by Arab News, the top US official said the two sides will cooperate across major energy sectors with "US technologies and partnerships playing a key role."