Saudi Crown Prince MBS to visit Trump on Nov 18: White House
Summary
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia will visit Washington, DC, on November 18 for a meeting with President Donald Trump. This visit is to discuss various matters, including potentially joining the Abraham Accords, and might include signing a defense deal. Saudi Arabia has linked normalizing ties with Israel to progress toward creating a Palestinian state.Key Facts
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet President Trump in Washington, DC, on November 18.
- This is his second visit to the U.S. capital in seven years.
- The purpose of the visit includes discussions on an agreement with the U.S., possibly a defense deal.
- President Trump wants more countries to join the Abraham Accords.
- The Abraham Accords are deals to normalize relations between Israel and certain other countries.
- Saudi Arabia has maintained that normalizing relations with Israel depends on a Palestinian state being formed.
- The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have a long history of strong relations, notably in defense.
- During President Trump's previous term, the U.S. agreed to a significant arms sale to Saudi Arabia.
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