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Trump announced Saudi Arabia’s $600-billion commitment to invest in the United States, covering energy security, defence industry, technology leadership, and critical minerals.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman meets with US President Donald Trump in Riyadh. (Reuters)
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a mammoth arms deal on Tuesday, which the White House called the largest deal “in history" amid a raft of agreements inked by Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.
“The United States and Saudi Arabia signed the largest defence sales agreement in history – nearly $142 billion, providing Saudi Arabia with state-of-the-art warfighting equipment," the White House said in a statement.
These sales would fall into five categories – air force advancement and space capabilities, air and missile defence, maritime and coastal security, border security and land forces modernisation, and information and communication systems upgrades.
“The package also includes extensive training and support to build the capacity of the Saudi armed forces, including enhancement of Saudi service academies and military medical services. This deal represents a significant investment in Saudi Arabia’s defence and regional security, built on American systems and training," said the White House.
Location :Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
First Published:News world US, Saudi Arabia Sign Massive $142 Billion Arms Deal After Trump's Visit To Riyadh
