U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) in Riyadh during his Middle East tour from 13/5/2025 to 16/5/2025.
The following note outlines the key objectives for the meeting, including:
- A major arms deal and a potential defense pact agreement
- Saudi involvement in Iran’s nuclear file
- Saudi ties with China, focusing on strategic sectors
- Energy cooperation, including LNG investments
- The ongoing issue of Palestinian statehood and its impact on Saudi normalization of ties with Israel
The note also mentions trade relations, including sovereign investments in U.S. industries and potential exemptions from tariffs on Saudi exports.
