Riyadh: Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, held a press conference today, Wednesday, at the conclusion of the visit by President Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, to the Kingdom.
According to Saudi Press Agency, during the press conference, Prince Faisal emphasized that the U.S. President's visit to the Kingdom carries special significance and reflects the two countries' commitment to strengthening their partnership to achieve shared goals. He highlighted the depth of the economic relations and distinguished partnership between the two countries, noting that the total trade volume between the two countries from 2013 to 2024 amounted to nearly $500 billion.
Prince Faisal stated that the Saudi-US Investment Forum hosted tens of meetings with leaders of the private sector and major companies in both countries, resulting in partnership opportunities worth $600 billion, including agreements exceeding $300 billion across various sectors. The partnership between the two countries also spans key developmental and strategic sectors, supporting Saudi Arabia's efforts to diversify its economy and invest in strategic and promising sectors within the U.S. economy in the long term, contributing to the achievement of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.
He commended the U.S. President's announcement to lift sanctions on Syria, praising this important step toward rebuilding Syria and expressing hope that it will contribute to Syria's stability and revival. The minister also noted that the two leaders discussed developments in several countries, including Yemen, Lebanon, and Sudan, affirming the Kingdom's full support for all efforts aiming to achieve security, stability, and conditions for development and prosperity in the region.
The Foreign Minister stressed the agreement between the leaderships of the Kingdom and the United States on the need to end the war in Gaza, secure the release of hostages, and ensure the continuous flow of humanitarian aid. The Kingdom also reaffirmed its commitment to the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders.
He reiterated the Kingdom's continued constructive role in bridging perspectives and promoting peaceful solutions in cooperation with international partners. His Highness also underscored the depth of the strategic Gulf-American partnership, as reflected in the convening of the U.S.-Gulf Summit, which demonstrated a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation across all fields.
He also addressed the meeting between the U.S. President Mr. Donald J. Trump and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, held in the presence of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan via teleconference. The leaders discussed ways to support Syria's stability, overcoming economic challenges, and alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people, following the President's recent announcement to lift sanctions on Syria.