Trump designates Saudi as major non-NATO ally

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U.S. President Trump names Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s White House visit. Key deals include USD1 trillion Saudi investment in the U.S., plus F-35 jets and tank sales.

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00:00Saudi Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, received an extravagant welcome during his visit to the White House.

00:07Although he's not an official head of state, bin Salman was treated to a state-style reception hosted by President Donald Trump,

00:15complete with red carpet honors and military flyovers.

00:18During his visit, Trump also declared Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally,

00:23a move that deepens U.S.-Saudi military cooperation and allows for faster arms sales.

00:30The Crown Prince seeking to reset Saudi Arabia's global image announced plans to boost U.S. investment

00:37to $1 trillion, up from $600 billion in 2017, though details and timelines remain unclear.

00:45He is also pursuing access to U.S. nuclear technology to match regional rivals, including the UAE and Iran.

00:52On regional diplomacy, Trump encouraged Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords.

00:58Bin Salman said any progress would depend on a clear path towards a two-state solution for Palestinians.

01:05At a White House dinner, Trump formally confirmed Saudi Arabia's designation as a major non-NATO ally,

01:11a status that provides faster access to U.S. military equipment and defense cooperation.

01:17Trump also announced earlier this week that he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi,

01:23making it the first country in the Middle East other than Israel to obtain the aircraft.

01:26Saudi, meanwhile, said it will purchase 300 American tanks.

01:31The two sides also agreed on deals covering civil nuclear work, AI, critical minerals and energy collaboration.

01:40Trump framed Saudi Arabia as a vital security and economic partner in the Middle East,

01:44but critics question whether Washington is putting business deals ahead of the kingdom's troubled human rights record.

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