Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on November 18, 2025, for an official working visit. The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly through a potential US-Saudi defense agreement. This visit comes as the Trump administration continues to encourage Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords, a series of agreements aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco. Despite Saudi Arabia’s reluctance to join the accords without progress toward Palestinian statehood, Trump expressed optimism in a recent CBS ’60 Minutes’ interview that the kingdom would eventually sign on. Additionally, discussions may include enhanced US security guarantees for Saudi Arabia and access to advanced American weaponry. Saudi Arabia remains one of the largest buyers of US arms, with a $142 billion arms deal agreed upon during Trump’s visit to Riyadh in May 2025. The Financial Times recently reported that a defense agreement could be signed during the crown prince’s visit, though details remain under negotiation.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to meet Trump at the White House on Nov 18
