The official visit of the Saudi Crown Prince to the United States
The countdown has begun for the official visit of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to the United States, which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday. This will be his first visit to Washington since 2017.
Intensive preparations for the visit
Sources indicated that intensive talks were underway between the Saudis and Americans to prepare for the visit's outcomes, and these talks continued until yesterday. Other sources confirmed that preparations were complete and that the agreements to be signed by President Donald Trump and the Crown Prince were ready for signing in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Tuesday afternoon.
Official reception at the White House
Regarding preparations for receiving the Saudi Crown Prince in Washington, Trump stated late Friday/Saturday that his reception of Prince Mohammed bin Salman is not just a routine meeting, but rather an honor for the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in achieving regional stability and for the role of the Saudi Crown Prince.
The Saudi newspaper Okaz reported yesterday that an official reception will be held for the Crown Prince in the South Lawn of the White House, followed by a welcoming ceremony for Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. The Crown Prince and Trump will then hold a working lunch in the Cabinet Room adjacent to the Oval Office, where official talks between the Crown Prince and the US President will take place. Trump is also scheduled to host a lavish dinner for his guests at the White House.
The importance of the visit in strengthening bilateral relations
This visit comes within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States, where many issues of common interest are expected to be discussed, including economic, security and political cooperation.
This visit is considered an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in multiple fields, and to reaffirm their commitment to achieving stability in the region.
