US EditionUS, Armenia sign nuclear deal during Vance visit
The deal enables up to $5 billion in U.S. nuclear exports and supports Armenia’s shift from its aging Russian nuclear plant, advancing regional peace efforts.
- U.S. Vice President Vance and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a nuclear-sector agreement in Yerevan during Vance's visit, with no specific date provided in the source.
- Amid shifting ties away from Russia, Armenia seeks an alternative to its Metsamor nuclear plant, reflecting U.S. efforts to expand its diplomatic and economic footprint in the Southern Caucasus.
- The agreement would allow up to $5 billion in initial U.S. exports plus $4 billion in fuel and maintenance contracts, and permits U.S. licensing of nuclear technology without obligating purchases.
- Officials link the deal to the U.S.-backed transit and peace plans, including the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, with Vance traveling to Azerbaijan on Tuesday.
- The deal occurs against nearly four decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, including a 2020 six-week war and the displacement of 120,000 Armenian residents.
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US Vice President John D. Vance, who is visiting Yerevan, signed an agreement with Armenia to develop cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. According to experts, this shows that Russia's role in the region continues to decline, as Russia's long-time ally develops relations with America. On Tuesday afternoon, J. D. Vance also arrived in neighboring Azerbaijan.
Armenia and the United States reached an agreement on cooperation in the civil nuclear sector on Monday. Armenia is planning a new nuclear reactor, increasingly moving away from traditional allies Russia and Iran.
US Vice President J.D. Vance made a historic visit to Armenia on Monday, where he issued a proclamation. Hear it in the video.
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Armenia and the United States have agreed to partner on civil nuclear energy, a deal that could mean billions in American exports. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Vice President JD Vance signed the accord Monday. The vice president is on a two-day visit to Armenia. The two leaders completed negotiations on a so-called 123 Agreement, permitting the United States to export nuclear technology and equipment legally to other nations. Vanc…
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Vice President JD Vance made history Monday as the highest-ranking U.S. official ever to visit Armenia, signing a landmark civil nuclear agreement with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The deal advances President Donald Trump’s agenda to stabilize the South Caucasus while building a deeper economic and strategic partnership with Armenia. The agreement opens the door for up to $9 billion in U.S. investment in Armenia’s nuclear energy sect…
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