US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) at the White House on Tuesday evening, in a visit marked by military honors, a US Air Force flyover and an elaborate reception. The meeting—MBS’s first visit to Washington since 2018 and his first under Trump’s second term—is being described by both governments as a milestone in shaping a new strategic framework for bilateral relations.

In an Oval Office press conference, the Crown Prince declared Riyadh’s desire to join the Abraham Accords, but tied the move to progress on the Israeli–Palestinian track.
“We want to be part of the Abraham Accords, but we also want to make sure the two-state solution is implemented,” he said. “We want peace for Israelis and Palestinians… and we will do our best to achieve that.”

President Trump responded: “I assume you have good intentions about the Abraham Accords.”

Trump Confirms F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia

Trump also addressed the long-awaited sale of F-35 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, confirming that Riyadh would receive fighter jets comparable to Israel’s.
“Saudi Arabia is a great ally, and Israel is too… the aircraft will be at the same level, with the greatest refinements,” he said.

The deal is part of a broad $142 billion expansion of US-Saudi defense cooperation, which the White House calls “the largest arms package in US history.”

Economic Mega-Package: $1 Trillion

Trump repeatedly highlighted Saudi Arabia’s intention to invest heavily in the United States, thanking MBS for what he framed as a transformational economic partnership.
“I appreciate your intention to invest $600 billion—maybe we’ll make it a trillion because we are good friends,” Trump said, prompting the Crown Prince to respond:
“Absolutely… It’s an honor to be your friend, and thank you for the trillion dollars.”

The investments—first announced during Trump’s visit to Riyadh in May 2025—span security, energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, AI and advanced technologies. The package is considered the largest trade and investment framework ever forged between the two countries.

Focus on Gaza, Sudan, Syria 

MBS confirmed that no final amount has been set for Saudi funding for Gaza’s reconstruction. Trump interjected:
“He will give a lot, it is important to him.”

Sudan

The war in Sudan will be a central issue, with Saudi Arabia expected to push for an immediate ceasefire and open aid routes.

Syria

Saudi Arabia also played a key role in convincing Trump to ease sanctions on Syria. The leaders are expected to discuss coordinated future investments once stabilization measures take hold.

Other Regional Files

Lebanon, Yemen and Iran will also feature in the closed-door discussions.

US–Saudi Security Guarantee on the Agenda

The two delegations are conducting advanced talks on a US security guarantee for Saudi Arabia—similar to Washington’s recent commitment to Qatar.
The arrangement would obligate the US to view an attack on Saudi Arabia as a threat to its partners, without requiring Senate approval, which a formal mutual defense treaty would.

A major portion of the visit focuses on rare earth minerals and critical supply chains, with both sides exploring long-term cooperation to support next-generation technologies.
Tonight’s agreements and tomorrow’s US–Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center are expected to unveil new deals in AI, energy, infrastructure, logistics and advanced manufacturing.

Diplomatic and Business Marathon: Full Schedule

After leaving the White House at 9:00 PM (Israel time), the Crown Prince will meet lawmakers from both chambers of Congress.
At 1:40 AM, the President and First Lady will host an official reception, followed by a formal dinner at 2:15 AM with the Saudi delegation and top American and Saudi CEOs.
The visit will conclude around 4:10 AM with a private farewell.

Tomorrow, Trump, MBS and hundreds of business leaders will attend the bilateral Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center, after which the Crown Prince will depart the United States.

While both leaders emphasize the momentum toward normalization with Israel, officials caution that Saudi Arabia is unlikely to formally join the Abraham Accords during this visit, despite supporting Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan and reaffirming its backing for a future Palestinian state.

Still, the scale of the economic, security and technological agreements positions this visit as potentially the most consequential US–Saudi summit in decades, reshaping the region’s strategic landscape and anchoring a far-reaching partnership for the coming years.