Deeply rooted strategic partnership
In a reaffirmation of the deep historical ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of thanks and appreciation to His Excellency former US President Donald J. Trump, following the conclusion of his official visit to Washington. In the cable, His Royal Highness expressed his profound gratitude for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to him and his accompanying delegation, reflecting the strength of the bonds between the two friendly nations.
Historical background of long-standing relations
Saudi-American relations have been a cornerstone of stability in the Middle East and the world for more than eight decades. This strategic partnership dates back to the historic meeting between the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud – may God have mercy on him – and US President Franklin Roosevelt aboard the USS Quincy in 1945. Since then, the relationship has been founded on the principles of mutual respect and shared interests, and has evolved to encompass multiple dimensions beyond energy cooperation to include security, defense, the economy, and culture.
The importance of the visit and its strategic impact
The official talks held by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with the US President and officials in the US administration affirmed the shared desire to strengthen this longstanding partnership. These meetings are of paramount importance both regionally and internationally, as they contribute to coordinating positions on shared challenges, most notably combating terrorism and extremism, ensuring the security of international waterways, and achieving stability in global energy markets. This visit also comes within the context of the Kingdom's relentless pursuit of the goals of Vision 2030, with the United States being a pivotal partner in the fields of investment, technology, and innovation, thus supporting the Kingdom's efforts to diversify its economy and build a sustainable future.
Promising future prospects
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince concluded his message by emphasizing that the discussions reflected the ongoing commitment of both countries' leadership to strengthening relations across all fields, serving the interests of both friendly nations and supporting international peace and security. He wished the US President continued health and happiness, and the friendly American people further progress and prosperity, in a message expressing a shared aspiration for a brighter future for this historic partnership.
