The White House announced on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump has officially approved a large arms sale package to Saudi Arabia, including advanced F-35 fighter jets.
According to a White House statement, this arms package is part of a new strategic defense agreement signed between Washington and Riyadh, which aims to strengthen deterrence and stability in the Middle East.
At the same time, the two countries have reached an agreement on civilian nuclear energy, which the White House described as “the foundation and foundation of a multibillion-dollar, long-term partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.”
The White House statement did not disclose the exact financial value of the arms sales contract and the number of F-35 fighter jets, but it emphasized that this agreement is an important step in deepening bilateral strategic relations.
