Joint Statement on the Signing of the United States-Singapore 123 Agreement

Joint Statement on the Signing of the United States-Singapore 123 Agreement

Joint Statement on the Signing of the United States-Singapore 123 Agreement

The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Singapore on the occasion of the signing of the United States-Singapore

123 Agreement.

Today, on July 31, 2024, the United States and Singapore signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement, commonly known as a "123 Agreement". The agreement was signed by United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan in Singapore. This agreement builds on the long-standing civil nuclear collaboration between United States and Singapore and outlines a comprehensive framework to deepen peaceful nuclear cooperation based on a mutual commitment to nuclear nonproliferation. Upon entry into force, the agreement will enable deeper nuclear cooperation, consistent with the highest international standards of safety, security, and nonproliferation, and build on our strong bilateral partnership.

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MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
31 JULY 2024