The agreement is to be signed between the United States National Nuclear Security Administration and the Sri Lanka Navy.

The Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council, the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Department of National Planning have observed the draft MoU. The Government said.

According to the Government, the Attorney General’s clearance has been received for the agreement.The Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal in this regard presented by President Rani Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Minister of Defense .