Saudi F-15 fighter jets escorted Air Force One as U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for his first major international visit of his second term.

Saudi Arabia is of key diplomatic importance to the Trump White House, especially amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

The announcements follow reports that the US administration intends to facilitate AI chip deals between American firms and Gulf nations.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi de facto ruler, has already committed to some $600 billion in new Saudi investment in the U.S., but Trump teased $1

President Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and attended a US-Saudi investment forum along with Elon Musk and other top CEOs.

The Saudi de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, greeted Trump as he exited the Air Force One. Trump was welcomed with Saudi warplanes escorting the presidential aircraft when it was nearing to land in Riyadh.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Riyadh was seeking to “de-escalate” the situation in the Middle East and “end the war in Gaza.”

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday welcomed the "ceasefire" agreement between Pakistan and India, expressing hope that it will restore calm between the two neighbours.