US and Saudis seek ‘enduring strategic partnership’: White House

‘US President Donald Trump and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have reconfirmed their support for a “strong, broad, and enduring strategic relationship” based on shared mutual interests, according to the White House.
During their first meeting on Tuesday at the White House, the two leaders moved to forge warmer ties after a period of tension between Washington and longstanding ally Riyadh during the administration of former president Barack Obama, particularly over the nuclear deal with Iran.
Trump and Salman “directed their teams to explore additional steps across a broad range of political, military, security, economic, cultural, and social dimensions to further strengthen and elevate the United States-Saudi strategic relationship for the benefit of both countries,” the White House said in a statement on Wednesday.’
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