Trump says Saudi nuclear agreement won't move forward without Abraham Accords: 'They have to be a member'
President Donald Trump stated that a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia will not proceed unless the kingdom joins the Abraham Accords. He noted that this requirement was understood during previous negotiations.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright previously indicated progress on a deal for nuclear energy cooperation. However, Trump clarified that any final pact must clear Congressional hurdles and include Saudi membership in the regional normalization agreement. He described the Abraham Accords as a key tool for peace in the Middle East.
Trump dismissed claims that new conditions were added late in the process. He emphasized that the focus of any potential agreement remains strictly on civilian nuclear energy without any provision for enrichment.
During an event at the Oval Office, the president highlighted a push for expanded nuclear power, noting that several private firms met his timeline for new reactor designs. He linked this domestic energy progress to broader strategic goals in the region.