The arrangement will strengthen cooperation on civil nuclear energy and nonproliferation and facilitate joint training, exchanges, and seminars in nuclear safeguards and nuclear management systems.
The training programs will complement Emirati capacity on safety, security and nonproliferation, while reinforcing US support for a major regional ally.
According to DOE, nuclear energy has a key role to play in a low-carbon future – helping satisfy the increasing demand for baseload electricity while reducing carbon emissions. The US is engaging with countries around the world to enhance cooperation on nuclear energy, so countries can meet their energy needs while minimizing the risks of proliferation.
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said: “This arrangement is part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to peaceful nuclear power. We welcome this collaboration with the UAE to reduce carbon pollution through the development of clean sources of energy.”
