What’s on the agenda as Saudi Arabia’s MBS meets Trump in the US?
Summary
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is meeting President Donald Trump in Washington, DC on November 18. The discussions will focus on security, weapons deals, trade, investment, and President Trump's goal of having Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords with Israel.Key Facts
- The meeting between MBS and President Trump will take place in Washington, DC on November 18.
- The agenda will include US-Saudi security ties, weapons deals, trade, and investment.
- President Trump aims for Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords and normalize relations with Israel.
- A deal was announced for Saudi Arabia to purchase up to 48 US F-35 fighter jets.
- Saudi Arabia has significant investments in the US, which may increase during this visit.
- MBS also plans to meet with US Congress members and American business leaders.
- Saudi-US relations have a long history, primarily focused on oil and defense.
- The relationship was strained during Joe Biden's presidency but is now being revisited.
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