The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia congratulates Trump and discusses economic and security relations in the Middle East.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called US President Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his inauguration and discuss key regional issues and investment opportunities, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
MBS conveyed warm regards on behalf of King Salman, expressing optimism about President Trump’s leadership and its potential to foster progress for the American people.
According to SPA, the two leaders discussed Middle East security and ways to deepen cooperation on issues like combating terrorism and promoting regional stability.
The Crown Prince also reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to expanding its economic relations with the US, specifically outlining plans for investments worth $600 billion over the next four years with potential for further growth, SPA added.
MBS also expressed confidence in Trump’s economic policies, stressing that they present a historic opportunity for prosperity in both countries. Saudi Arabia, he said, is eager to capitalize on this momentum to bolster joint ventures and strategic investments across various sectors.
President Trump, in return, thanked King Salman and the Crown Prince for their congratulations. He expressed his commitment to strengthening US-Saudi relations, underlining the importance of continuing to advance their shared interests in the region.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also spoke with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince on Wednesday.
The secretary and Crown Prince discussed the strength of the US-Saudi partnership as Trump takes power, according to a statement from State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
The Secretary said that he looked forward to advancing shared interests in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and beyond, and stressed the threats posed by Iran and its proxies.
They also discussed the benefits of the US-Saudi economic partnership and the opportunities to grow their economies in a variety of fields including AI.
Rubio also expressed his appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s partnership and efforts to promote regional peace and stability.
