JEDDAH: Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will leave on Monday for the US on an official visit, according to a Royal Court statement.

The visit, under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s direction, is in response to an invitation by the US government.

The deputy crown prince is due to meet a number of officials to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries, and discuss issues of mutual interest and regional issues.