US, Saudi Arabia sign ‘landmark agreements’ during MBS-Trump White House talks

Saudi Arabia and the United States signed several “landmark bilateral agreements” on Tuesday during a White House meeting between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Donald Trump.

“A significant day for Saudi-US relations. HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Trump held a summit meeting where a number of landmark bilateral agreements were signed,” Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bin Bandar said.

She added that the agreements “will spur investment into both countries, generate job opportunities for Saudis and Americans, and reinforce our shared commitment to regional and global security.”

Earlier on Tuesday, the Crown Prince met with Trump at the White House, where he announced that Saudi Arabia would increase its investments in the United States to $1 trillion.

Trump, meanwhile, said Saudi Arabia would acquire F-35 fighter jets “pretty similar” to those operated by Israel, and confirmed that Washington had reached a new defense deal with the Kingdom.