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Mohammed bin Salman

Trump announces scheduled meeting with Saudi leadership

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US President Donald Trump has announced plans for a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next week, hinting that the discussion will carry significant strategic importance.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump said the planned engagement with the Crown Prince would cover key strategic matters.

When asked whether the US has decided to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump responded that the kingdom is interested in purchasing a large number of aircraft. “Saudi Arabia wants to buy many planes — a significant number of F-35s and other fighter jets,” he said.

He added that the United States manufactures “the best planes and the best missiles in the world.”

Regarding questions about the Abraham Accords, President Trump noted that the agreements would also be part of the discussions. He expressed optimism that Saudi Arabia would soon join the Abraham Accords.

Pakistan, KSA reaffirm enduring strength of brotherly bonds: PM

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RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman renewed their commitment to advancing the deep-rooted partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on expanding trade and investment cooperation.

In a post on X, he said, “It was a great pleasure and honor to meet my brother, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh today.” “I remain deeply grateful for His Royal Highness’s personal commitment and resolute support in advancing our shared vision for deeper collaboration and prosperity for our two nations and peoples,” he added.

Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, also attended the meeting.

Upon arrival at the Al-Yamamah Palace, the Saudi Crown Prince warmly received Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation.

The Prime Minister is visiting Saudi Arabia at the special invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and will participate in the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference during his stay.