You are subscribed to Arms Control and International Security for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. United States and Bahrain Sign Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation 07/16/2025 02:59 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…United States and Bahrain Sign Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation hide United States and Bahrain Sign Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation Media Note July 16, 2025 On July 16, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani of the Kingdom of Bahrain signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU) with the aim of advancing peaceful nuclear cooperation between the United States and Bahrain. The United States and Bahrain have an enduring relationship and long-standing cooperation in the fields of security, energy, and commerce, as exemplified in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA). This NCMOU represents an important step towards establishing a robust civil nuclear partnership between the United States and Bahrain with the aim of enhancing energy security, promoting mutual prosperity through expanded economic cooperation, and promoting the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation. NCMOUs are important diplomatic tools developed during President Trump's first term in office that lay the foundation for expanding strategic ties between the United States and its partners and promote U.S. industry and workforce. Tags Bahrain Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of the Spokesperson Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation The Secretary of State Stay connected with the Department of State:          Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe-All Privacy Policy | Subscriber Help External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  This email was sent to caterresearch9.news@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520