US President Donald Trump has signed off on a proposed 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, administration officials told The Wall Street Journal.

The United States has a history of negotiating civilian nuclear agreements that balance energy cooperation with nonproliferation safeguards.

The proposed pact would create a framework for collaboration on a civilian nuclear program and, under certain conditions, may allow uranium enrichment in the kingdom following a joint feasibility study.

U.S. companies would play a central role in developing the Kingdom's civilian nuclear infrastructure, according to the report.

According to Reuters, the Trump administration is expected to submit the deal, known as a 123 Agreement, to Congress within days.

The document was signed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman following a preliminary agreement reached in Riyadh last year.

The agreement is named after Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act of 1954, which requires congressional review before any civilian nuclear cooperation can take effect.

In April, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States would soon announce details of a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. He noted that the Kingdom has significant uranium resources and a clear strategy to expand its peaceful nuclear energy capabilities as part of its long-term energy diversification plans.

The approval of this deal signals a potential shift in US policy, as it may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, a capability that raises proliferation concerns among lawmakers. Congressional review will be closely watched, with some members wary of setting a precedent for other nations in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia's push for civilian nuclear energy aligns with its Vision 2030 plan to reduce reliance on oil. The agreement also aims to strengthen ties with Riyadh and counter influence from Russia and China in the region.