14.05.2025 12:21
During U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, the two countries signed what is described as "the largest arms sale agreement in history," worth $142 billion. Saudi Arabia will also invest $600 billion in the United States.
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The first stop of U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East tour was Saudi Arabia. After the lifting of sanctions against Syria, Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed Shara in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. This meeting marked the first encounter between U.S. and Syrian leaders in 25 years. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also attended the meeting between Trump and Shara. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also participated in the historic summit online.
A $142 BILLION ARMS DEAL
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a "historic arms sale agreement" worth $142 billion. The White House reported that these arms sales are divided into five main categories:
- Development of air forces and space technologies
- Air and missile defense systems
- Maritime and coastal security
- Border security and modernization of ground forces
- Upgrading information and communication systems
The statement also noted that the agreement includes comprehensive training and support to enhance the capacity of the Saudi armed forces, stating, "This agreement represents a significant investment in Saudi Arabia's defense and regional security based on American systems and training."
A $600 BILLION INVESTMENT COMMITMENT
Saudi Arabia has committed to investing $600 billion in the U.S. The White House stated that the initial agreements made in this context would strengthen the U.S.'s energy security, defense industry, technological leadership, and access to global infrastructure and critical minerals.
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