United States and Mexico have signed an agreement for cooperation in peaceful nuclear energy uses

Two countries have had 80 years of peaceful nuclear cooperation

Civil nuclear cooperation agreements establish a legal framework for export of nuclear material, equipment, and components from the United States to another country

The United States and Mexico have signed an agreement for cooperation in peaceful nuclear energy uses. The agreement will improve US-Mexico cooperation on energy security and strengthen both countries’ diplomatic and economic ties.

This is the first bilateral agreement between the United States and Mexico for peaceful nuclear cooperation. According to a press release issued by the US Department of State, the two countries have had 80 years of peaceful nuclear cooperation, and the Agreement will lead to the continuation and advancement of US civil nuclear trade with Mexico.

Civil nuclear cooperation agreements establish a legal framework for nuclear material, equipment, and components exported from the United States to another country. Based on a mutual commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, this agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for peaceful nuclear cooperation with Mexico. It will allow for the transfer of nuclear materials, equipment (including reactors), components, and information for nuclear research and power generation.

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