the journalist asked two core topics of upcoming talks: security partnership plans and Saudi Arabia’s possible signing of the Abraham Accords to normalize relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Trump said he had discussed the Abraham Accords and had a “very good feeling.” Crown Prince bin Salman expressed his opinion more carefully: They want to be “part” of the agreement, but also want to see a two-state solution. “We are working” to ensure that this situation occurs as soon as possible, he said. It is considered impossible for Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords in the current situation. Trump said they were “close” to agreeing on a security partnership.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia wants a security partnership that goes beyond the one Trump recently signed with Qatar. The American decision in this regard reads: “The United States considers any armed attack against the territory, sovereignty or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar to be a threat to the peace and security of the United States.” If the leadership in Riyadh is successful, the assurances would be backed by a congressional resolution, which would be more difficult to overturn.
