President Donald Trump said Tuesday evening that he was formally designating Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally, as he seeks to deepen relations, both militarily and economically, with the Islamic kingdom.

Trump hosted Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, the first visit to the U.S. by the Saudi crown prince since 2018.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has on Tuesday announced that the US will formally designate Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally, marking a significant elevation in…