Armenia and the United States have agreed to expand cooperation in the civil nuclear sector, marking a significant step in bilateral energy relations and regional geopolitics.
The agreement was signed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and US Vice President JD Vance during Vance’s two-day visit. The deal finalises negotiations on a 123 Agreement, enabling the US to license nuclear technology and equipment exports.
The agreement supports Armenia’s efforts to diversify energy partnerships and replace its ageing Metsamor nuclear power plant, historically supported by Russia.
Key developments:
• The deal enables up to $5 billion in initial US nuclear exports, with a further $4 billion in fuel and maintenance contracts.
• Armenia is reviewing reactor proposals from US, Russian, Chinese, French and South Korean firms.
• Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated Rosatom remains ready to deliver a Russian alternative.
• The agreement follows a US-brokered Armenia–Azerbaijan peace agreement signed in 2025.
• Washington is also promoting the proposed TRIPP corridor, linking Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan and Türkiye while bypassing Russia and Iran.
The developments highlight shifting energy and transport dynamics across the South Caucasus.
ℹ️ Reuters
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