Saudi Arabia remains a major U.S. arms customer, with a longstanding security partnership tied to oil interests and regional stability.

Saudi willingness to join broader accords is reportedly contingent on progress toward Palestinian statehood.

The report draws on Reuters coverage and includes standard photo captions and editorial notes.

Analysts see potential for deeper cooperation but warn about human rights concerns, regional stability, and the transactional nature of modern diplomacy.

The leaders will reiterate a durable bilateral relationship spanning nine decades, emphasizing pragmatic cooperation to shape the future.

Agencies including AFP corroborate talks on a mutual defense pact and broader security topics.

The Crown Prince’s official working visit to the White House on November 18 will focus on deepening defense cooperation and exploring Saudi Arabia’s potential participation in the Abraham Accords.

Officials anticipate announcements on technology sharing, artificial intelligence, space, and advanced military systems as part of modernization.

There are discussions about formalizing the partnership through a new security framework to replace decades of informal cooperation.

Regional security talks will cover Yemen, Red Sea tensions, Gaza, and Iran, with a focus on protecting international trade routes.

Normalization prospects remain tied to broader regional security dynamics and responses to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Expectations include a package of commercial and investment deals to boost economic ties, with specifics not disclosed.