US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, opening a high-stakes round of discussions on defense cooperation, investment commitments, civilian nuclear technology and Middle East diplomacy. The visit, Prince Mohammed’s first to the White House in more than seven years, was marked by full ceremonial honors, including a military reception and a flyover by U.S. aircraft.

Welcoming the crown prince, Trump described him as “an extremely respected” leader and highlighted their longstanding personal rapport. The Saudi leader used the meeting to outline an ambitious plan to boost Saudi investment in the United States from a projected $600 billion to nearly $1 trillion. He said the increase reflects Riyadh’s confidence in the American economy, particularly as Saudi Arabia accelerates its drive for advanced chips, high-performance computing and next-generation technologies.

“We believe in the future of America,” Prince Mohammed said, calling U.S. investment opportunities “real” and commercially grounded. Trump responded that the United States “appreciates it very much,” framing Saudi investment as a vote of confidence in U.S. economic leadership.

On defense, Trump reiterated his willingness to approve the long-pending sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. While noting that final specifics were still under discussion, he emphasized that Riyadh remains a “great ally,” adding that the U.S. would continue balancing its commitments to both Saudi Arabia and Israel. The F-35 sale would represent a major upgrade for Saudi air capabilities if finalized.

The two leaders also addressed the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, with Trump repeating his stance that Prince Mohammed had no involvement. The crown prince called the killing “painful” and a “huge mistake,” stressing that Saudi Arabia has tightened internal procedures to prevent such incidents.

On broader regional diplomacy, Prince Mohammed confirmed that Saudi Arabia is interested in joining the Abraham Accords and formalizing relations with Israel—but only if Riyadh sees a “clear path toward a two-state solution.” He said the issue was a central topic in his talks with Trump.

Trump additionally signaled potential movement on a long-discussed agreement that would allow the transfer of U.S. civilian nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia. Negotiations on technical conditions and non-proliferation safeguards have been underway for more than a decade, though neither side offered a timeline for completion.