14.05.2025 18:00
During his visit to the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump made the largest arms sale agreement in history, worth $142 billion, in Saudi Arabia, and also got what he wanted from Qatar. Qatar Airways signed a deal worth $200 billion with the American aircraft manufacturing company Boeing for 160 aircraft.
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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, who is on a tour of the Middle East, adorned his visits with commercial agreements. Trump, who made a $142 billion arms sale agreement with Saudi Arabia, also got what he wanted from Qatar.
A $200 BILLION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BOEING AND QATAR
Agreements were signed between Boeing and Qatar. President Trump stated that Boeing has made a historic $200 billion agreement to sell 160 aircraft to Qatar.
After the bilateral meeting between Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Trump in Doha, many bilateral cooperation agreements were signed in various fields such as defense and aviation. Emir Al Thani, in his speech after the signing ceremony, stated, "We had a nice meeting with President Trump for about two hours. We discussed many issues regarding bilateral relations as well as the situation in the region. After these agreements we signed, we have elevated the relations between the US and Qatar to a new level. I would like to thank President Trump again for this historic visit."
"THE LARGEST AGREEMENT IN BOEING'S HISTORY"
President Donald Trump also mentioned in his bilateral talks with Al Thani that they discussed "many topics related to Russia, Ukraine, and the world," stating, "We talked about Iran, where quite an interesting situation is occurring. I think this will end well. It must end well in some way. You have greatly benefited."
Referring to the aircraft purchase agreement signed between Qatar Airways and American aircraft manufacturer Boeing, Trump stated that Qatar signed an agreement worth $200 billion to purchase 160 aircraft from Boeing, saying "this is the largest agreement in Boeing's history." Trump shared that US fighter jets would perform a demonstration tomorrow and thanked the Emir of Qatar for his "friendship."
TRUMP RECEIVES A $600 BILLION INVESTMENT COMMITMENT FROM SAUDI ARABIA
On the other hand, Donald Trump had also received a $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia the day before. In a statement from the White House, it was noted that the initial agreements made in this context would strengthen the US's energy security, defense industry, technological leadership, and access to global infrastructure and critical minerals.
A HISTORIC $142 BILLION ARMS SALE AGREEMENT
The statement indicated that the agreements were historic and transformative for both countries, representing a new "golden age" of partnership between the US and Saudi Arabia. It was stated that the US and Saudi Arabia signed "the largest arms sale agreement in history," with the agreement valued at approximately $142 billion, and that state-of-the-art combat equipment and services would be provided to Saudi Arabia from American defense companies.
The statement also mentioned that the planned sales would be categorized into five areas: the development of air forces and space capabilities, air and missile defense, maritime and coastal security, border security, and the modernization of ground forces along with the updating of information and communication systems.
It was also stated that the agreement includes comprehensive training and support to enhance the capacity of the Saudi armed forces, with the statement saying, "This agreement represents a significant investment in Saudi Arabia's defense and regional security based on American systems and training."
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