Saudi King praises outcomes of Trump’s visit

ing Salman expressed appreciation for President Trump’s acceptance of the Kingdom’s invitation and his discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA)
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  • The Cabinet highlighted the signing of a Strategic Economic Partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States

King Salman praised on Tuesday the outcomes of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Kingdom, calling the results a historic step forward for bilateral relations, especially in strategic and economic sectors.

Chairing the weekly Cabinet session in Jeddah, King Salman expressed appreciation for President Trump’s acceptance of the Kingdom’s invitation and his discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which he said would elevate cooperation between the two countries to “an unprecedented level.”

The Cabinet highlighted the signing of a Strategic Economic Partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States, as well as the announcement of major investment agreements totaling more than $300 billion.

In the same session, ministers also welcomed Washington’s positive response to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s efforts to lift sanctions on Syria. The Cabinet voiced hope that easing sanctions would support reconstruction and long-term stability in the war-torn country.

The Council reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s rejection of any forced displacement of the Palestinian people and called for sustaining the ceasefire in Gaza. It also praised recent achievements by Saudi students at the International Science and Engineering Fair and reviewed developments in the Kingdom’s industrial and humanitarian sectors.