U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May for his first foreign trip of his second term, according to U.S. media reports on Sunday.
The potential visit was discussed recently between senior U.S. officials and their Saudi Arabian counterparts, including during talks about the Ukraine crisis held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. News outlet Axios cited U.S. officials and a source with knowledge of the plans.
Preparations for the trip are reportedly underway. A White House official was quoted saying, \”Talks will focus on discussing foreign investments, strengthening relationships with Gulf nations, and ending conflict in the Middle East.\”
Trump’s first foreign trip during his initial presidential term was also to Saudi Arabia, underscoring the significance of the U.S.-Saudi relationship.
Earlier this month, a U.S. delegation held separate technical-level talks with Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Riyadh, aiming to address ongoing issues related to the Ukraine crisis.
