KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) — On 10 July 2025, Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan and His Excellency Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of State, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings.
This MoU represents an important milestone in U.S. support for Malaysia’s efforts to strengthen its capabilities in the nuclear energy sector. The MoU will facilitate cooperation in areas such as technical expertise, regulatory development, human capital training, and the use of nuclear technology in sectors like agriculture, industry, and healthcare.