American and international press coverage unanimously agreed that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has become a pivotal figure in shaping the region's future. His visit to Washington received an exceptional welcome, reflected in the official reception at the White House and global media coverage, which described the visit as a clear sign of the strength of the partnership between Riyadh and Washington.
International press: Saudi Arabia is a key player that cannot be ignored
Time magazine published a report asserting that the meeting between Trump and the Crown Prince demonstrates that Saudi Arabia has become a force to be reckoned with and that US-Saudi relations will remain a priority. The report added that the partnership between the two countries has become a cornerstone of stability in the Middle East, particularly in light of current geopolitical shifts.
A shared vision for innovation and investment
Time magazine also noted that Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 relies on innovation and technology transfer, areas of common ground between the two countries, particularly in artificial intelligence and future investments. The United States also considers the Kingdom its primary defense partner in the Arab world.
Associated Press: Trump considers the Crown Prince an indispensable figure
The Associated Press reported that President Trump views Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as an indispensable leader in shaping the future of the Middle East. It revealed that discussions between the two leaders will include issues related to Gaza, the crisis in Sudan, and new Saudi investments in artificial intelligence and peaceful nuclear energy.
An exceptional official reception in Washington
In London, the Daily Telegraph described the reception as among the most lavish in the history of leaders' visits to the White House, from the firing of cannons and the raising of flags to the readiness of senior officials to attend the official dinner hosted by Trump in honor of the Crown Prince.
CBS and Bloomberg: Visit reinforces strong relationship between the two countries
CBS News noted that Trump's warm reception of Prince Mohammed bin Salman underscored the strength of the relationship between the two countries, and that the visit yielded significant agreements in the fields of defense and energy. Bloomberg reported that the most prominent outcomes of the meeting were the strategic agreements in security and nuclear energy.
An agreement that only occurs once every generation
The Italian website “SPA Online” described the visit as an application of the “Saudi Arabia First” principle, noting that the new defense agreement between Riyadh and Washington is a once-in-a-generation agreement, recalling the historic agreement between King Abdulaziz and Roosevelt in 1945.
