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Saudi Arabia and America: Committed to Our Strategic Partnership

November 20, 2025 alarabiya.net
Saudi Arabia and America: Committed to Our Strategic Partnership

A joint statement at the conclusion of the Crown Prince's visit to the United States.

SUMMARY

The Saudi Crown Prince's visit to the United States to enhance the strategic partnership.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Signing of defense and investment agreements.
  • Discussion on enhancing relations between Saudi Arabia and America.

CORE SUBJECT

Strategic partnership

A joint statement was issued at the conclusion of the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the United States of America. The text is as follows: In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God support him - and in response to an invitation from His Excellency President Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, and within the framework of the historical relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect him - made an official working visit to the United States of America from 25 to 26 Jumada al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to November 18-19, 2025 AD. His Excellency the President of the United States welcomed the Crown Prince at the White House, and His Royal Highness conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to him, while he requested to convey his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The Crown Prince and the President of the United States held the Saudi-American summit, where they reaffirmed their deep commitment to the historical friendship and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, and discussed ways to enhance the partnership between the two friendly countries in all fields. The Saudi-American summit was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy and Head of the Saudi side of the Saudi-American Strategic Economic Partnership Committee, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States of America, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency the Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, His Excellency the Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, His Excellency the Minister of Finance Mr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, and His Excellency the Governor of the Public Investment Fund Mr. Yasser bin Othman Al-Rumayyan. From the American side, His Excellency Vice President Mr. J.D. Vance, His Excellency Secretary of State Mr. Marco Rubio, His Excellency Secretary of the Treasury Mr. Scott Binsent, His Excellency Secretary of Defense Mr. Pete Hegseth, His Excellency Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, His Excellency Secretary of Energy Mr. Chris Wright, and Chief of Staff at the White House Ms. Suzy Wiles attended. The Crown Prince noted the positive results achieved by the visit of His Excellency the President of the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in May 2025, which contributed to elevating the strategic relationship between the two friendly countries to an unprecedented historical level thanks to the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques - may God protect him - and his Excellency's leadership. The two sides discussed the latest developments and issues of mutual interest and exchanged views on events and issues that concern both countries on the regional and international arenas, as well as efforts to enhance the aspects of the strategic partnership between the two friendly countries. The visit also witnessed the signing of the Strategic Defense Agreement, the Strategic Partnership for Artificial Intelligence, the joint announcement of the completion of negotiations regarding cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy, the strategic framework for cooperation in securing uranium supply chains, permanent magnets, and critical minerals, the strategic framework for facilitating procedures to accelerate Saudi investments, financial and economic partnership arrangements, arrangements related to cooperation in the financial markets sector, mutual recognition of U.S. federal vehicle safety standards, in addition to a memorandum of understanding in the field of education and training. His Excellency President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a state dinner in honor of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect him - attended by a number of senior American officials, members of Congress, and business leaders. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect him - and His Excellency President Donald Trump participated in the American-Saudi Investment Forum, which witnessed the announcement of the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding from both sides worth approximately $270 billion. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect him - held a meeting with the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mr. Mike Johnson, and he also met with several leaders from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. At the conclusion of the visit, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect him - expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Excellency President Donald Trump for the warm reception and generous hospitality he and his accompanying delegation received. For his part, he expressed his best wishes for good health and wellness for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and for the Crown Prince - may God protect them - and further progress and prosperity for the Saudi people.

KEYWORDS

Saudi Arabia America strategic partnership Crown Prince visit

MENTIONED ENTITIES 4

Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

👤 Person_Male

Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia

Donald Trump

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President of the United States of America

United States of America

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Country in North America

Saudi Arabia

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Country in the Middle East