Saudi Leadership Congratulates Trump on Winning US Presidential Election

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. SPA
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Trump on Winning US Presidential Election

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Wednesday sent a cable of congratulations to Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election.

King Salman wished Trump success and the American people further progress and prosperity.

He praised the strong historic ties between their countries, emphasizing the shared desire to further strengthen these bonds in all areas.  

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Trump a similar cable and later held telephone talks with him.

The Kingdom looks forward to bolstering the historic and strategic ties between Saudi Arabia and the US, wishing the friendly American people progress and prosperity under Trump’s leadership, said Crown Prince Mohammed according to the Saudi Press Agency.

For his part, Trump expressed his gratitude to Crown Prince Mohammed.



Saudi, Iraqi Defense Ministers Sign MoU on Military Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and his Iraqi counterpart Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi sign the MoU in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and his Iraqi counterpart Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi sign the MoU in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi, Iraqi Defense Ministers Sign MoU on Military Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and his Iraqi counterpart Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi sign the MoU in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and his Iraqi counterpart Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi sign the MoU in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh on Monday his Iraqi counterpart Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi.

The ministers discussed boosting defense cooperation and reviewed relations between their countries. They exchanged views on regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions, and addressed other issues of mutual interest.

They signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Saudi and Iraqi defense ministries to solidify cooperation in the military field.

The meeting was attended by senior Saudi and Iraqi military and diplomatic officials.