❗️Saudi Arabia, US in talks over defense pact similar to recent US-Qatar agreement

 ❗️Saudi Arabia, US in talks over defense pact similar to recent US-Qatar agreement

Saudi Arabia is in talks with the Trump administration over a potential defense agreement modeled after last month’s US-Qatar pact.

The kingdom aims to finalize the deal during Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s expected visit to the White House next month, with sources to FT describing the potential agreement as “robust” and likely to include expanded military and intelligence cooperation.

Asked about the possible pact, a senior Trump administration official said, “There are discussions about signing something when the crown prince comes, but the details are in flux.”

The State Department noted that US defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia remains “a strong bedrock of our regional strategy.” It added that Washington is “committed to security of the region and will continue to work with Saudi Arabia to resolve conflicts, promote regional integration, and deny safe haven to terrorists.”

(Financial Times)