Saudi Arabia will invest up to $1 trillion in the United States, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced during his first visit to the White House in over seven years on Tuesday.

“I believe, Mr. President, today and tomorrow, we can increase that $600 billion to nearly $1 trillion for investment, real investment, and real opportunity,” the crown prince said alongside U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.

Trump responded, “Now, you’re saying the $600 billion will be $1 trillion?” The Saudi royal confirmed: “Definitely.”

Ties with Israel

The crown prince also addressed potential normalization with Israel under Trump’s Abraham Accords framework, emphasizing that a “clear path” to Palestinian statehood remains essential.

“We want to be part of the Abraham Accords. But we want also to be sure that we secure a clear path of two-state solution,” Saudi crown prince said.

“We’re going to work on that, to be sure that we can prepare the right situation as soon as possible,” he added.

Pressed by Trump, who said that his guest had a “very good feeling” for the Abraham accords, the prince said: “We want peace for the Israelis. We want peace for the Palestinians.”

“We want them to coexist peacefully in the region, and we will do our best to reach that date.”

White House diplomacy and broader ties

Upon his arrival, bin Salman was welcomed with a lavish display of ceremony on the South Lawn, reflecting the high priority Trump places on the U.S.-Saudi relationship. Talks between the leaders are expected to advance security cooperation, civil nuclear partnerships, and multibillion-dollar business deals.

The meeting highlights the strategic partnership between the world’s largest economy and the top oil exporter, a relationship Trump has emphasized throughout his second term, even as international scrutiny over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has gradually subsided.

The crown prince’s visit will include Oval Office discussions, a Cabinet Room lunch, and a formal black-tie dinner, with U.S. and Saudi flags adorning the White House grounds, giving the trip the trappings of a full-fledged state visit.

Military and security cooperation

On Monday, Trump told reporters, “We’ll be selling” F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, which has requested 48 of the advanced aircraft. This would mark the first U.S. sale of the jets to the kingdom, representing a significant policy shift with potential implications for the Middle East’s military balance and Washington’s commitment to maintaining Israel’s “qualitative military edge.” Until now, Israel has been the only country in the region operating the F-35.

Beyond military hardware, the Saudi crown prince is seeking new security guarantees. Analysts expect Trump to issue an executive order establishing a defense pact similar to the one recently extended to Qatar, though falling short of the full, congressionally ratified NATO-style treaty initially sought by Riyadh.