Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz and U.S. President Donald Trump today signed nearly 110 billion dollar in agreements to bolster the military capabilities of Saudi Arabia. <br/><br/>In a statement, the White House said the package of defense equipment and services support the long-term security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region in the face of Iranian threats. It will also, bolster the Kingdom's ability to contribute to counter terrorism operations across the region, reducing the burden on the U.S. military to conduct those operations. The White House added that the agreement will create new opportunities for U.S. companies in the Middle East region and support tens of thousands of new jobs in the U.S. defense industry.<br/><br/>Earlier, King Salman presented President Trump with the kingdom's highest civilian honor during a meeting at the Royal Court in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. After Trump and others entered the court to the music of bagpipes, King Salman decorated him with the gold King Abdulaziz al-Saud Medal. Trump arrived in Riyadh today to begin his first foreign trip as president.