Trump reveals the date of his visit to Saudi Arabia: A new beginning for a strong strategic partnership.
March 6, 2025288 ViewsRead Time: 3 minutes

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In a surprise announcement, President Donald Trump revealed the date of his first foreign visit since taking office, confirming that he will visit Saudi Arabia in a month and a half from now. This visit to Riyadh is part of a series of foreign meetings the President intends to conduct, marking a significant milestone at the beginning of his presidency. This announcement is a crucial diplomatic step, as Trump's first foreign phone call was with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, highlighting the distinguished relationship between the two countries, described by American experts as a "strong message to a strategic partner and friend of 80 years." During the visit, President Trump confirmed in an exclusive interview with Al Arabiya that he will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Prime Minister, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries, focusing on enhancing security and peace in the region. Trump also expressed his anticipation to work with the Saudi Crown Prince to achieve stability in the Middle East. Speaking at the Davos Economic Forum, the American President expressed his great appreciation for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, referring to him as a "great man," emphasizing the good relationship between them. He also mentioned that the Kingdom will invest $600 billion in the American economy, expecting this investment to expand to a trillion dollars in the near future. These statements come at a critical time, reflecting the close cooperation between Riyadh and Washington in combating terrorism and extremist organizations, as well as coordinating military operations in the Middle East. American Congressman Joe Wilson pointed out that Saudi-American relations are a "crucial element in achieving global stability," especially in the face of challenges posed by Iran to regional and international security. The long history of relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States, dating back to 1931 when oil exploration began in the Kingdom, reflects the solid foundation of this strategic partnership. This relationship, which has continued to evolve over eight decades, is pivotal in enhancing regional and international security and peace, contributing to achieving global economic stability. Undoubtedly, Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia will be another step towards strengthening this partnership, with expectations of increased investment volume and deepening cooperation in various fields, seen by many as fundamental to achieving security and stability in the region and the world, given the prominent roles of both countries in the G20 group.