Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet former US President Donald Trump at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit. Officials said the discussions will focus on strengthening defence cooperation and the potential inclusion of Saudi Arabia in the Abraham Accords β the peace initiative launched during Trumpβs earlier term.
Focus on Defence and Regional Security
US officials revealed that both sides are expected to discuss a long-term security agreement between Washington and Riyadh. According to sources cited by Reuters, a defence pact could be signed during the visit, though details are still being finalised.
Saudi Arabia has long depended on the United States for advanced weaponry and military support. The kingdom remains one of Americaβs biggest arms purchasers. Their partnership, rooted in defence cooperation and energy trade, has remained a key pillar of US-Saudi relations for decades.
Earlier this year, reports indicated that Washington and Riyadh were exploring a formalised security framework. This new arrangement could strengthen existing defence commitments and reaffirm the alliance between the two nations.
Normalisation Talks with Israel
The question of Saudi-Israeli normalisation is also expected to feature prominently in the White House talks. Trump has continued to encourage Saudi Arabia to follow other Arab nations in establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. However, Saudi leaders have maintained that progress toward a Palestinian state must come first.
In a recent interview with CBSβ 60 Minutes, Trump said he was confident that Saudi Arabia would eventually join the Abraham Accords. The framework currently includes the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmanβs visit to the White House highlights the ongoing importance of the US-Saudi partnership. The meeting is seen as a step toward redefining regional alliances and security cooperation amid evolving political and strategic realities in the Middle East.
In other news read more about: Pakistan Hopeful for Saudi Crown Princeβs Visit
