Bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States began in 1933 when full diplomatic relations were established. These relations were formalized under the 1951 Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement.

Nov 1, 2023 · The United States and Saudi Arabia enjoy a strong economic relationship. The United States is Saudi Arabia’s second largest trading partner, and Saudi Arabia is one of the United States’ largest trading partners in the Middle East.

5 days ago · Saudi Arabia’s unique role in the Arab and Islamic worlds, its holding of the world’s second largest reserves of oil, and its strategic location all play a role.

May 19, 2024 · In a statement released overnight Saturday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the draft agreement as "nearly final." The first component of the deal includes a series of agreements...

Jun 8, 2023 · U.S.-Saudi ties have been fraught since U.S. intelligence found that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the operation that ended up killing Saudi American journalist Jamal Khashoggi....

Jan 20, 2025 · The United States and Saudi Arabia are working collectively toward the common goal of a stable, secure, and prosperous Middle East. Saudi Arabia is a vital U.S. partner on a wide range of regional security issues, and a founding member of …

Dec 7, 2018 · U.S. industry and government have had close relations with Saudi Arabia since the country’s founding and the discovery of oil there in the 1930s. Bilateral ties, particularly in the energy and...

Jan 3, 2019 · Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (age 38), Saudi Arabia is pursuing an economic and social transformation agenda at home and a multifaceted foreign policy involving complex relationships with the United States, U.S. rivals, other G-20 economies, and the developing world.