沙特王储穆罕默德·本·萨勒曼将于11月18日在美国会见唐纳德·特朗普，讨论F-35A战斗机的潜在交易。双方预计将签署一项以美卡协议为蓝本的防务协议，承诺在安全领域开展合作。
利雅得也在寻求美国的帮助，以推进其民用核能计划。
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet Donald Trump in the United States on November 18 to discuss a possible deal for F-35A fighter jets. Both sides are expected to sign a defense pact modeled on the U.S.–Qatar agreement, pledging mutual security cooperation.
Riyadh is also seeking U.S. assistance to advance its civilian nuclear energy program.
