Saudi-U.S. Defense Pact: Expected timing and outcomesnote

Work is ongoing on the defense pact between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) reaffirms his commitment to two conditions to sign the pact.

The following note highlights his conditions along with:

- A date for signing the pact, as expected by Riyadh

- The transcending results of signing the pact, as perceived by MBS