U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to visit Saudi Arabia in May. He aims to sign a major investment agreement, marking his first foreign trip of his second term. His itinerary also includes stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he expects to finalize similar agreements.
“It could be next month, maybe a little later,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday.
Sources familiar with the plan said the visit will likely take place in mid-May. In 2017, Trump also chose Saudi Arabia as the first stop of his inaugural foreign tour.
$1 Trillion Investment and Job Creation
Trump said the trip will focus on securing a $1 trillion investment in the U.S. economy. The agreement includes major purchases of military equipment. He suggested that Qatar and the UAE may also sign similar deals.
“Tremendous jobs will be created in those two or three days,” Trump said. However, he did not provide further details.
Discussions on Global Conflicts
Besides economic deals, Trump plans to discuss key geopolitical issues. Talks will likely cover the war in Ukraine and the Gaza conflict. Saudi Arabia has played an active role in U.S. foreign policy and previously hosted ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine.
A White House official confirmed ongoing discussions about the trip. However, the administration has not yet finalized the details.
Last week, Trump also pledged to expand the Abraham Accords, which normalized Israel’s ties with some Gulf nations. While Saudi Arabia remains a potential participant, tensions over the Gaza war complicate the negotiations.
Trump’s visit aims to strengthen U.S. ties in the Middle East while shaping future economic and diplomatic relations.
