US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Saudi Arabia was being designated as a “major, non-NATO ally.”
“So that’s why 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.
“And I’m just telling you now for the first time because I wanted to keep a little secret for tonight. I just heard him say, “Oh, that’s nice.” That’s another point you won today. And signing a historic strategic defense agreement. Which we just signed a little while ago. So, congratulations.”
