BUENOS AIRES, March 11 (UPI) -- Argentina's government presented investment and cooperation opportunities in its nuclear industry to more than 50 U.S. companies this week, as officials seek to position the country as a partner in the global energy transition.

The presentation was made during Argentina Week 2026, held Monday through Wednesday in New York to bring together business leaders and multinational executives. A session titled "Argentina's Nuclear Sector: A New Stage of Development and Global Projection" was held at the Argentine Consulate General.

"The global nuclear renaissance is not a forecast. It is happening," Federico Ramos, Argentina's secretary for nuclear affairs, told representatives from energy companies and other firms.

Ramos said about 65 nuclear reactors are under construction worldwide, and that woold is increase because of demand for uranium, nuclear fuel services and radioisotopes.

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