From Trump designates Saudi Arabia as ‘major non-NATO ally’ of US
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on Google
US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an official dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 18, 2025. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)
US President Donald Trump says he is designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, as he hosts Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a gala dinner at the White House.
“Tonight, I’m pleased to announce that we’re taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, which is something that is very important to them,” Trump says.
“And I’m just telling you now for the first time, because they wanted to keep a little secret for tonight,” Trump says of the designation, which only 19 other countries have previously received.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here