Trump and Saudi prince sign agreements as US leader begins Middle East tour

President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman exchange documents (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Donald Trump has signed a host of economic and bilateral co-operation agreements in Saudi Arabia as he kicked off a four-day Middle East trip with a focus on dealmaking with a key regional ally.

The US president’s visit came against a backdrop of shared concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme and the war in Gaza.