The United States and the Dominican Republic signed a new diplomatic agreement on Wednesday aimed at building a shared partnership in civil nuclear energy. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Dominican Republic Minister of Energy and Mines Joel Santos officially signed the Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (NCMOU) on June 17, 2026.

Partnership Details

The agreement establishes a formal framework for the two countries to cooperate closely on peaceful nuclear technologies. According to official details, the pact builds on a “shared commitment to economic prosperity and security” between the two nations.

Representatives stated that the signing reflects a mutual resolve to “develop a robust civil nuclear partnership, strengthen energy security, and expand economic cooperation,” all while maintaining strict adherence to global nuclear safety and nonproliferation standards.

The partnership will look at several civilian uses for the technology, ranging from everyday commercial power generation to the manufacturing of medical isotopes used in healthcare. Beyond technology sharing, the deal is designed to create long-term business relationships between the Dominican Republic and the U.S. nuclear industry, cementing the ongoing strategic alliance between Washington and Santo Domingo.

Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.