US, Saudi Arabia Finalize $142 Billion Arms Agreement

US President Donald Trump kicked off his Middle East diplomatic tour with a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, where he and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a sweeping strategic partnership aimed at strengthening economic and defense ties between the two nations, BBC reported. Among the agreements between the US and Saudi Arabia announced today is "the largest defense sales agreement in history", the White House said according to BBC.

The agreement, formalized in a series of memorandums and letters of intent, outlines expanded cooperation across several critical sectors. This would include a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation, a letter of intent for future defense agreements, which could include up to $100 billion in U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia, several MoUs covering joint efforts on mineral resource development and coordination with the US Department of Justice and collaborative initiatives in space exploration and combating infectious diseases, BBC reported.

The event drew some of the United States' most influential political and business leaders, including Elon Musk and senior executives from Boeing, Google, Amazon, and Coca-Cola — a signal of the deepening economic ties between the two countries.

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Trump's arrival in Riyadh was met with an elaborate welcome by the crown prince, underscoring the significance of the visit for both nations. The leaders are also expected to discuss pressing regional issues, including Iran라이브 바카라 nuclear program, the conflict in Gaza, and global oil stability.

The visit to Saudi Arabia marks the first stop in Trump라이브 바카라 four-day Middle East tour, which will also include high-level meetings in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The administration aims to bolster strategic alliances in the Gulf, promote U.S. business interests, and navigate shifting geopolitical dynamics in the region.

Saudi Arabia is seeking increased access to U.S. technology and markets, while the United States views the kingdom as a key partner in regional stability and economic expansion.