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2025-10-17 13:01:43
[British media: Saudi Arabia pushes for defense agreement with the United States] According to the Financial Times, sources revealed that Saudi Arabia is discussing a defense agreement with the Trump administration. The country has long sought to reach such an agreement with the United States, and the negotiations are only weeks away from the signing of a defense agreement between Qatar and the United States. It is reported that Saudi Arabia hopes to finalize the agreement when its actual leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, visits the White House next month. The agreement is expected to be "solid in content" and include enhanced military and intelligence cooperation. When asked about the potential defense agreement, a senior Trump administration official said: "The two sides are discussing signing the document during the Crown Prince's visit to the United States, but the specific details have not yet been determined." The US State Department stated that defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia is "a solid cornerstone of the US regional strategy" and emphasized that "the United States is committed to maintaining regional security and will continue to work with Saudi Arabia to resolve conflicts, promote regional integration, and eliminate terrorist shelters."
