Before Trump's Middle East tour, the Ministry of External Affairs made a big announcement, gave the green signal to UAE for a weapons package worth billions:

News Topical, Digital Desk : US President Donald Trump is about to start his visit to the Middle East. Before this, the US State Department has approved a big arms package. Approval has been given to sell arms worth $1.4 billion to the United Arab Emirates.

As per the approval, the UAE will purchase 6 CH-47F Chinook helicopters at a cost of $1.32 billion. The UAE will also spend around $130 million for parts and other maintenance services for F-16 fighter jets.

What will be the benefit from this?

The Foreign Ministry also talked about the benefits of this package. According to the Foreign Ministry, this sale will help promote the foreign policy and national security objectives of the US. It will also enhance the defense capabilities of the UAE. This agreement is expected to strengthen the military cooperation and trust between the two countries.

This weapons package is part of further strengthening the connection between the two countries. The UAE is already a major buyer of US weapons, and this deal will further enhance its military capabilities.

Trump will visit Saudi Arabia

The US President will reach Saudi Arabia today on 13 May in the first phase of his Gulf tour. After this he will go to Qatar and UAE. Trump will be looking to make business deals with these Gulf countries, during his three-nation tour he can discuss economic and diplomatic issues. Trump's three-nation tour is an opportunity to strengthen his relations with them.