Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, the US State Department approved $3.5 billion missile arms sales

According to a Reuters report, on the local time of the 2nd, the U.S. Department of State approved the sale of 1,000 air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia for a total of $3.5 billion.

In accordance with the statement, the U.S. Department of State approved the sale of 1,000 AIM-120C-8 "Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles" (AMRAAM), 50配套 guidance systems, as well as other related equipment and support services to Saudi Arabia.

U.S. President Trump plans to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-month. It is expected that he will announce relevant arms sales during his visit.

Associated Press reported that Trump's visit highlighted the close relationship between his administration and Gulf countries rich in oil resources. Saudi Arabia has previously stated that it hopes to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years.

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