WASHINGTON, 19 Nov. - (ANA) - The United States and Saudi Arabia signed agreements on civil nuclear energy and the sale of cutting-edge US F-35 warplanes during a visit Tuesday by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the White House said.

 

The two countries ratified a "joint declaration" on civil nuclear energy that "builds the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar nuclear energy partnership" in line with "strong nonproliferation standards," the White House said in a statement.

 

In addition, President Donald Trump approved a "major defense sale package," which includes future deliveries of F-35 advanced American fighter jets.

 

The talks come as the world reacted to the UN Security Council's approval on Monday of the Trump administration's ceasefire plan.

 

The 15-member Security Council easily passed the resolution which would see the creation of an Arab-led security force in Gaza and the establishment of an international 'Board of Peace' that would govern the territory until the end of 2027.

 

The Palestinian Authority has welcomed the UN vote approving the Trump administration's Gaza peace plan and called for its immediate implementation with 13 votes in favour of the text and only Russia and China abstaining.

 

Meanwhile, Hamas condemned the text, saying that it "does not meet the level of our Palestinian people's political and humanitarian demands and rights". - (ANA) - 

 

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