US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 14) witnessed a signature of what he called “the largest order of nozzles in the history of Boeing” during his visit to Qatar. The $ 200 billion agreement between the state -operated Qatar Airways and the American air giant Boeing includes purchase of 160 aircraft.
“It’s over $ 200 billion, but 160 in terms of nozzles – that’s fantastic,” Trump said on the signature ceremony in Doha, standing alongside Qatar Emir Sheikha Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and executives from both companies. “So that’s a record, Kelly (CEO of Boeing Kelly Ortberg) and congratulations to Boeing.
Trump said that the CEO of Boeing Kelly Ortberg, who signed an agreement with the CEO of Qatar Airways Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, confirmed the record scale of the agreement.
The second stop on the Tour in the Middle East
Signing is the main peak of Trump’s stop in Qatar, the second stage of his four -day tour in the Middle East after an important visit to Saudi Arabia. In Riyadh Trump announced the abolition of long-term US sanctions on Syria and met the new temporary President of Syria Ahmad Al-Sharaa.
“There is a new government that hopefully succeeds,” Trump said in Saudi Arabia. “I say good luck, Syria. Show something special to us.”
Personal diplomacy with Persian Gulf leaders
Upon arrival in Doha, Trump was welcomed with a full ceremonial welcome to Emir Sheikh Tamim in Amiri Diwan. Trump appreciated Katari’s ruler and said he reminded him of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
“The tall, nice guys who happen to be very smart,” Trump said with reference to both leaders.
Trump’s convoy to Doha led two adapted Tesla Cybertrucks painted in the Red Catome’s internal safety, highlighting the technologically loaded optics of the visit. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the main donor for the re -election campaign Trump 2024, is a close advisor to the current administration.
The controversy of Qatar Jet
The visit also came in the middle of the news that Qatar had offered Trump a luxury aircraft of $ 400 million as a potential future aviation that could eventually go to its private use. This step caused a discussion in Washington.
Another stop: UAE
Trump’s Gulf Tour will end up in the United Arab Emirates, where more economic and strategic commitments are expected. The trip refers to Trump’s first overseas visit from the beginning of his second term in January.
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