The United States and Saudi Arabia today signed a strategic economic partnership agreement. The pact was signed by US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The agreement covers several sectors, including energy, mining, and defense. It aims to bolster economic ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia, with the hope of fostering growth in these key areas. Several other agreements were signed between US and Saudi Arabia, including on military cooperation. President Trump reached Riyadh this afternoon on the first leg of his three-Nation tour to West Asia. Upon arrival, President Trump was warmly received by the Saudi Crown Prince. He will travel to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates later this week. This is President Trump’s first major international trip of his second term as he works to shore up relations with a trio of key allies and prove his might as a dealmaker on the world stage.