Trump begins second term foreign tour in Riyadh, welcomed by Crown Prince
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —
US President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for his first official overseas trip of his second term.He was welcomed at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Air Force One landed in the Saudi capital at approximately 9:50 a.m. local time, escorted by Saudi F-15 fighter jets shortly before touchdown.
The Crown Prince and President Trump exchanged warm greetings during a brief reception at the airport’s royal lounge, where they shared traditional Saudi coffee.
On Monday, the Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressed its welcome for the visit, describing it as an opportunity to strengthen the strategic partnership and deepen cooperation between the two countries in line with their shared interests and visions.
President Trump, who is also set to visit the UAE and Qatar during his regional tour, called the trip “historic” in a press conference at the White House prior to his departure.
The visit mirrors Trump’s first term, when his inaugural foreign trip also began in Riyadh in May 2017, where he met with King Salman bin Abdulaziz and signed a series of significant bilateral agreements.
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