Saudi Crown Prince to Meet Trump at White House on Nov 18

Washington: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to visit the White House on November 18 for an official working meeting with US President Donald Trump, a senior White House official confirmed on Monday.

The upcoming meeting marks a significant moment in US-Saudi relations, as both nations are expected to discuss a range of strategic and regional issues — including a potential US-Saudi defense agreement and Saudi Arabia’s possible entry into the Abraham Accords.

President Trump has been pushing for Saudi Arabia to join the normalization agreements with Israel, which were signed by the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco in 2020. However, Riyadh has maintained its stance that progress toward Palestinian statehood remains essential before formal normalization.

Trump recently said he believes “the Saudis will ultimately join the accords,” expressing optimism about future diplomatic developments.

Reports suggest that discussions are underway regarding a possible defense pact that could be signed during the Crown Prince’s visit. The proposed agreement may include stronger US security guarantees for Saudi Arabia and enhanced access to advanced American defense technology.

The United States and Saudi Arabia have long maintained a close partnership, with Washington providing security and arms support in exchange for stable oil cooperation. During Trump’s visit to Riyadh earlier this year, both nations finalized a massive $142 billion arms package, reinforcing their strategic alliance.

The upcoming White House meeting is expected to shape the future of US-Saudi cooperation amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.