President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday, expressing strong support for the Saudi leadership and highlighting the deepening U.S.-Saudi alliance. The meeting took place amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and underscored the strategic importance of Saudi Arabia in global energy markets. Trump praised bin Salman’s leadership, particularly his efforts to modernize Saudi Arabia’s economy and reduce its reliance on oil, which aligns with U.S. interests in diversifying global energy sources.
The leaders discussed several key areas of cooperation, including counterterrorism initiatives, economic partnership agreements, and enhancing defense collaborations. Trump emphasized the critical role of Saudi Arabia in maintaining regional stability and its position as a vital partner in the fight against terrorism. The positive reception of bin Salman at the White House signals the continued prioritization of the U.S.-Saudi relationship in the administration’s foreign policy agenda.