His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a phone conversation today with U.S. President Donald Trump.
During the call, the Crown Prince conveyed the congratulations of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and his own best wishes to President Trump on the occasion of his inauguration and assumption of the U.S. presidency. The Saudi leadership extended their hopes for continued progress and prosperity for the American people under President Trump’s leadership.
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
The discussion covered ways to enhance cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States in promoting peace, security, and stability in the Middle East. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to strengthening joint efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
In addition to security cooperation, the two leaders explored opportunities to enhance economic and trade relations across various sectors. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his confidence in the U.S. administration’s anticipated reforms, noting their potential to create unprecedented economic growth. He emphasized Saudi Arabia’s interest in leveraging these opportunities for strategic partnerships and investments.
The Crown Prince announced the Kingdom’s intention to expand its investments and trade relations with the United States over the next four years, with an initial commitment of $600 billion, a figure that could increase if additional opportunities arise.
U.S. Commitment to Strong Relations
President Trump expressed his gratitude to King Salman and the Crown Prince for their warm congratulations and reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with Saudi leadership to advance their shared interests.
