In first Trump call, Saudi crown prince says trade with US could hit $600B
US President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in his first phone call to a foreign leader after his inauguration on Jan. 20.
DUBAI — Saudi Arabia and the United States plan to increase bilateral trade and investment by $600 billion over the next four years, following a conversation between newly elected US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's de-facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Trump's first phone call with a foreign leader since taking office Jan. 20.
The Saudi royal congratulated Trump on his second term, and the two discussed "ways of cooperation" between them and addressed plans to "establish peace, security, and stability in the Middle East," the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday.
The two leaders also discussed "enhancing bilateral cooperation to combat terrorism," the statement on the official news agency further reported.
Crown Prince Mohammed said Saudi Arabia was looking to "benefit from its available opportunities for partnership and investment" as he sees trade expanding by $600 billion over the course of the second Trump presidency "if additional opportunities become available."
