Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia at start of Middle East tour
Shafaq News/ US President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, launching a three-nation tour of the Middle East that will also include stops in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
Air Force One touched down at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, where Trump is expected to attend a high-level summit with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The visit marks his first international trip since returning to the White House.
According to the US State Department, Trump’s meetings will focus on regional security, defense cooperation, energy, and investment, as well as joint efforts to confront shared challenges.
Calling the trip “historic”, Trump emphasized the importance of bolstering US partnerships in the region ahead of high-stakes discussions on geopolitical flashpoints.
British newspaper The Times reported that a potential multilateral meeting in Riyadh may bring together Trump and Syrian transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa, along with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
