Riyadh will host a Gulf-American summit on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump begins his historic Middle East visit. He is set to meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Gulf-American summit set to take place in Riyadh amid President Trump’s Middle East visit, reflecting growing regional cooperation.
The event marks a key moment in Trump’s foreign policy, focusing on economic cooperation and investments. Axios highlighted this focus, stating, “Trump’s first official foreign trip reflects the growing importance his administration is placing on economic cooperation and investments between the US and Gulf countries.” Gulf-American summit set to take place in Riyadh amid President Trump’s Middle East visit, highlighting economic collaboration.
King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent invitations to the leaders of Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. This summit will be the fifth of its kind between the US and Gulf countries. Previous summits took place in Camp David (2015), Riyadh (2017), and the most recent one in 2022. Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq also joined the last meeting. Gulf-American summit set to take place in Riyadh amid President Trump’s Middle East visit, reinforcing strategic ties.
The US State Department stressed the importance of Trump’s visit, citing Saudi Arabia’s key role in the region. Samuel Warburg, the regional spokesman for the US Department of State, described Saudi Arabia as crucial for maintaining regional security. He added that the US remains committed to working with Gulf partners. The focus includes finding political solutions to regional crises and restoring calm in Gaza.
The upcoming summit aims to outline Trump’s vision for US involvement in the Middle East. Leaders from both sides will discuss economic and political cooperation. They plan to address key challenges through joint efforts and strategic planning.
