Saudi–U.S. nuclear talks enter new phase after White House meeting

20 November 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Saudi Arabia and the U.S. signed a joint declaration on the completion of nuclear negotiations on

the sidelines of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s visit to Washington this week (18-20/11/2025).

This note explores the Saudi–U.S. nuclear declaration, including:

The structure and goals of the joint declaration
Riyadh’s regulatory steps with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The phased path toward a 123 Agreement
China and South Korea alternatives

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