Washington, USA – US President Donald Trump received Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
This is his first official visit since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
Which has seen strained US-Saudi relations for years.
The meeting featured a high-profile official reception ceremony that included a military flyover.
The visit was met with greetings from the US Marine Corps, amid widespread international interest.
Trump is waiting for him
The Saudi Crown Prince arrived at the White House accompanied by the Saudi Prime Minister.
Trump was waiting for him at the South Lawn.
The US president was accompanied by Prince Mohammed bin Salman
on a tour inside the new Presidents’ Gallery in the West Wing.
This was before heading to a formal meeting in the Oval Office,
followed by a formal lunch attended by senior officials from both sides.
Objective of the visit
The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Discussions will include strategic and economic matters
such as fighter jet deals, security guarantees, and joint investments.
These meetings are taking place amid close international scrutiny,
given the political sensitivity surrounding them following the Khashoggi affair.
Which has posed a challenge to relations between the two countries in recent years.
Strengthen links
Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are also scheduled to receive the Saudi Crown Prince later.
This took place during a formal dinner in the East Room.
This was part of the day’s events, which included a series of activities and official ceremonies.
It aims to strengthen political and economic ties between Washington and Riyadh.
Joint projects
The Crown Prince’s visit also presents an opportunity to highlight
the importance of security, economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Amid expectations of new announcements regarding joint projects in the coming weeks.
The official ceremonies reflect the high level of interest in this visit.
It confirms the continuation of the strategic dialogue between the two countries at the highest levels.
