On January 23, 2025, US President Donald Trump held his first foreign call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). The conversation focused on enhancing cooperation between the united states and Saudi Arabia to promote peace and security in the Middle East.
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MBS congratulated Trump during their discussion and expressed intentions to increase investments and trade with the US by $600 billion over the next four years. Trump later indicated he would request an investment of $1 trillion from Saudi Arabia during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The call between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman marks a significant moment in US-Saudi relations as it is Trump’s first foreign engagement since taking office. The two leaders discussed various topics including regional stability and counter-terrorism efforts. MBS emphasized the importance of collaboration to foster peace in the Middle East.
During this conversation, MBS revealed that Saudi Arabia plans to expand its economic ties with the United States significantly. He stated that they aim to invest up to $600 billion over four years. This commitment highlights Saudi Arabia’s strategic interest in strengthening its partnership with the US amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
- MBS’s statement on investment: $600 billion over four years.
- Trump’s request for an additional investment: up to $1 trillion.
- Focus areas: Peace, security, stability, and combating terrorism.
In his address at Davos following the call, Trump praised MBS as a “fantastic guy” and expressed confidence that these investment goals could be achieved due to their strong bilateral relationship. Historically, Trump’s administration has maintained close ties with Saudi leadership despite controversies surrounding human rights issues linked to MBS’s regime.
This initial communication sets a tone for future engagements between Trump’s administration and key global partners like Saudi Arabia, emphasizing economic collaboration alongside political dialogue aimed at addressing regional conflicts.
