Memorandum on Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion

Memorandum on Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion | The White HouseSkip to contentThe White HouseThe White House The White House Home AdministrationPrioritiesThe RecordBriefing RoomEspañol InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement MenuCloseTo search this site, enter a search termSearchMobile Menu OverlayAdministrationShow submenu for “Administration””President Joe BidenVice President Kamala HarrisFirst Lady Dr. Jill BidenSecond Gentleman Douglas EmhoffThe CabinetExecutive OfficesShow submenu for “Executive Offices””Council of Economic AdvisersCouncil on Environmental QualityDomestic Policy CouncilGender Policy CouncilNational Economic CouncilNational Security CouncilNational Space CouncilOffice of Intergovernmental AffairsOffice of Management and BudgetOffice of the National Cyber DirectorOffice of National Drug Control PolicyOffice of Public EngagementOffice of Science and Technology PolicyOffice of the United States Trade RepresentativeClimate Policy OfficePresidential Personnel OfficePrioritiesBriefing RoomThe White HouseShow submenu for “The White House””PresidentsFirst FamiliesThe GroundsOur GovernmentGet InvolvedShow submenu for “Get Involved””Write or Call The White HouseJoin UsWhite House FellowsWhite House Internship ProgramThe RecordDisclosuresEspañol Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 To search this site, enter a search termSearchAugust 05, 2024 Memorandum on Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion Home Briefing Room Presidential Actions Presidential DeterminationNo.        2024-09        MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE              THE SECRETARY OF ENERGYSUBJECT:       Presidential Determination on the Proposed              Agreement Among the Government of the              United States of America, the Government of              Australia, and the Government of the United              Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland              for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear              PropulsionI have reviewed and concur with the positions taken in your joint memorandum of June 28, 2024, recommending approval of a proposed Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion (the “proposed Agreement”).  I note your joint recommendation and concur with your assessment that Australia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, by participating with the United States pursuant to international arrangements, are making substantial and material contributions to our mutual defense and security.  The proposed Agreement will permit cooperation that will further improve our mutual defense posture and support our interests under the Australia, New Zealand, and United States Security Treaty and the North Atlantic Treaty.  The proposed Agreement is essential to enabling our cooperation under the enhanced trilateral security partnership among the three Parties, known as “AUKUS.”  I hereby:approve the proposed Agreement;determine that the performance of the proposed Agreement will promote, and will not constitute an unreasonable risk to, the common defense and security;approve the program outlined in the proposed Agreement and determine that such program will promote, and will not constitute an unreasonable risk to, the common defense and security; andauthorize the execution of the proposed Agreement by the Government of the United States of America in a manner specified by the Secretary of State.                          JOSEPH R. 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