Trump introduced Saudi Arabia as Washington’s main non-NATO ally – Mehr News Agency | RCO News Agency

According to RCO News Agency, quoted by the New York Post, US President Donald Trump, in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, announced that the United States officially recognizes Saudi Arabia as a “main ally”. Non-NATOwill introduce

Referring to this decision, Trump said: We will take our military cooperation to a higher level and officially recognize Saudi Arabia as a major ally. Non-NATO we determine; A topic that is very important to them.

The New York Post wrote: Based on The announcement of the United States Department of State, Saudi Arabia, the 20th a country will receive this position. This status provides wider access to military, economic and research cooperation, including the possibility of participation in joint projects for the production of defense equipment and ammunition. The United States can also store its military equipment outside of American bases in Saudi Arabia. This action was taken after the signing of a “historic strategic defense agreement” between the two sides.

The White House announced in a statement that the new defense agreement will strengthen America’s role as a guarantor of regional security and provide a platform for broader defense partnerships. According to this report, Trump has also finalized the agreement to sell nearly 300 American tanks to Saudi Arabia.

The American president also described his relations with the Saudi crown prince as “very friendly”.