Saudi Crown Prince Pledges to Increase Investment in U.S. to $1 Trillion During Meeting with Trump
Washington (Qudrat Daily) — Saudi Crown Prince **Mohammed bin Salman** announced plans to increase Saudi investment in the United States to **$1 trillion** during a high-profile meeting with U.S. President **Donald Trump** at the White House on Tuesday.
Upon arrival, President Trump personally welcomed the Crown Prince outside the White House, where senior officials from both countries were present. Following a ceremonial flypast, the leaders proceeded to the Oval Office for discussions.
Speaking to the media, President Trump called the Crown Prince an “extremely respected person” and a “longtime friend.” He highlighted Saudi Arabia as a vital partner, noting ongoing defense agreements and the purchase of **F-35 fighter jets**, emphasizing that both Israel and Saudi Arabia should benefit from this advanced aircraft program. He also mentioned productive discussions on the **Abraham Accords**.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stated that the current **$600 billion Saudi investment in the U.S.** would be increased to **$1 trillion**. When President Trump sought confirmation, the Crown Prince replied, “Certainly,” prompting Trump to respond enthusiastically, “That’s very good, I appreciate it.”
Addressing questions about low oil prices, the Crown Prince clarified that these are genuine investment opportunities, not gestures to please the U.S. He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing **need for computing power in AI** and said the partnership with the U.S. would meet real technological needs.
The Crown Prince also reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to peace in the region, stating the kingdom seeks to be part of the Abraham Accords and to support a **two-state solution** for Israel and Palestine. He added that Saudi Arabia will contribute positively toward the **Iran nuclear agreement**, emphasizing Iran’s desire for a nuclear deal.
This meeting marks a significant step in strengthening **U.S.-Saudi economic and strategic ties**, with investments spanning technology, defense, and regional peace initiatives.
