Trump Signs $600 Billion Economic Pact with Saudi Arabia as Middle East Tour Begins

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially kicked off his highly anticipated four-day Middle East tour, starting with a major visit to Saudi Arabia. His arrival in Riyadh was met with a warm reception from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking the beginning of what is expected to be a pivotal diplomatic mission.

During the visit, Trump signed a groundbreaking $600 billion economic and defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, one of the largest such agreements in history. The deal includes a broad range of initiatives across defense collaboration, energy partnerships, and significant investments in U.S. infrastructure and technology sectors.

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The pact will see both nations working together to develop cutting-edge defense systems, while also expanding cooperation in energy production, mining, and technology innovation. Among the notable attendees at the signing ceremony were tech industry giants Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Larry Fink, adding further weight to the significance of this agreement.

This economic partnership is expected to create thousands of jobs in the U.S. and provide Saudi Arabia with advanced technologies and security systems to strengthen its defense capabilities.

In addition to Saudi Arabia, Trump’s itinerary includes stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he plans to discuss critical regional issues, including Iran’s nuclear program, the ongoing Gaza conflict, and the global oil market. These discussions will aim to maintain regional stability and secure lasting peace agreements, particularly in light of the increasing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Furthermore, Trump is slated to attend peace talks in Turkey between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aimed at negotiating a potential ceasefire and broader diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

With tensions rising in the Middle East, this tour underscores Trump’s ongoing influence in global diplomacy and his strategic efforts to secure long-term alliances and economic opportunities for the United States and its partners in the region.