US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will meet the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next week, describing it as a meeting “that will be more than just a meeting.”

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump said the planned engagement with the Crown Prince would cover key strategic matters.

When asked whether the US has decided to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump responded that the kingdom is interested in purchasing a large number of aircraft. “Saudi Arabia wants to buy many planes — a significant number of F-35s and other fighter jets,” he said.

He added that the United States manufactures “the best planes and the best missiles in the world.”

Regarding questions about the Abraham Accords, President Trump noted that the agreements would also be part of the discussions. He expressed optimism that Saudi Arabia would soon join the Abraham Accords.