Uzbekistan and the United States sign memorandum on nuclear cooperation

Deputy Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Muzaffarbek Madrahimov and US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs Brent Christensen signed a memorandum of understanding on nuclear cooperation.

Christensen noted that Washington expressed gratitude to Tashkent for cooperation on counterterrorism and other common security challenges.

A US State Department spokesperson wrote on the X social network that economic ties between the US and Uzbekistan are on a solid foundation. In particular, investment potential is growing in nuclear energy, key minerals, and other sectors.

He stated that the signing of the memorandum on nuclear cooperation will create a basis for broader cooperation between the two countries in the field of nuclear energy.