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Mohammed bin Salman arrives for first Washington visit in seven years as both nations seek upgraded security partnership
The de facto Saudi ruler was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are approaching a high point.
The trip follows Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia in May in which the kingdom made a $600 billion trade and investment commitment to the U.S.
The president's announcement comes on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit.
The crown prince’s visit could result in a new U.S.-Saudi defense agreement.
The White House is preparing to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next week with the pomp typical of a state visit
