Armenia, US commence negotiations on nuclear cooperation agreement

Armenia is starting negotiations with the United States on a nuclear cooperation agreement, known as the 123 Agreement, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced during his speech at the signing ceremony of the Armenia-US Strategic Partnership Charter in Washington.

“We also commence negotiations on a nuclear cooperation agreement with the US, commonly known as 123 Agreement. It will provide a framework for cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy and mark our commitment to peaceful nuclear development under the highest standards of safety, security, and non-proliferation,” Mirzoyan said.