President Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh on May 13 for a four-day trip, marking Saudi Arabia as his first foreign visit again. He was warmly welcomed by Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, highlighting the strengthening bilateral ties. The president plans to secure over $1 trillion in business deals, including a significant civil nuclear agreement that would support Saudi nuclear ambitions. A notable shift in US policy is apparent as Trump no longer requires Saudi-Israeli normalization prior to nuclear discussions, distancing his administration from previous requirements set by President Biden.
Trump's agenda in Saudi Arabia centers on securing significant business agreements, particularly in artificial intelligence and energy, aiming to finalize deals exceeding $1 trillion.
This delinking of the nuclear deal from Israeli normalization reflects both the stalled peace process due to the Gaza conflict and a major concession by Washington to Riyadh.
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