President Donald Trump held a significant call with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking his first conversation with a foreign leader during his second term. According to a White House readout, the two leaders discussed efforts to stabilize the Middle East, bolster regional security, and combat terrorism.
A key topic was Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plan to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years. However, during a virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump revealed his intention to request that the kingdom increase its investment to $1 trillion. “I think they’ll do that because we’ve been very good to them,” The President remarked, expressing confidence in Saudi Arabia’s willingness to expand trade and investment ties.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince reaffirmed the kingdom’s commitment to enhancing its economic relationship with the U.S., with current investments already exceeding $770 million. President Trump also hinted at plans to urge Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower oil prices, suggesting this could contribute to resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
This conversation underscores the strategic importance of the U.S.-Saudi relationship as President Trump seeks to leverage economic partnerships and energy diplomacy to achieve broader international goals. The dialogue builds on President Trump’s long-standing ties with Saudi Arabia, highlighted by his 2017 visit to the kingdom during his first presidential term.