Historic Milestone: Malaysia and U.S. Sign Nuclear Cooperation MoU

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 10, 2025 – A historic moment was etched today as Malaysia and the United States formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strategic civil nuclear cooperation, represented by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Hasan. The signing ceremony, held in Kuala Lumpur, marks a significant step toward exploring the safe, secure, and responsible potential of nuclear energy.

Photo Credit: Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Hasan’s FB Page

This MoU underscores a deepening partnership between Malaysia and the U.S., particularly in the realm of civil nuclear energy, which holds immense promise for enhancing the nation’s energy security. The agreement lays the groundwork for future collaboration, with both nations committed to leveraging nuclear technology for sustainable development.

Following the signing, a bilateral meeting under the Malaysia-U.S. Strategic Partnership Framework is scheduled to further strengthen ties. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan expressed optimism, stating, “Insya-Allah, with meticulous planning and responsible implementation, Malaysia will continue to advance as a nation prepared to face future challenges with a wise and visionary approach.”

The initiative aligns with decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries, elevated to a Comprehensive Partnership in 2014. This MoU is seen as a pivotal move to bolster economic and technological cooperation, building on existing frameworks like the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).

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