Despite developing international tensions, Obama’s upcoming trip to Riyadh is meant to highlight Saudi Arabia and the US longtime close relationship. The two leaders are expected to discuss their countries’ bilateral relations and a number of key security issues in the Gulf The White House has been frustratingly reticent regarding details of the upcoming trip, but Saudi Arabia’s Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Naif recently met with White House officials to discuss security cooperation and efforts to curb violent extremism and terrorism across the Middle East; all issues are expected to be on the agenda during the president’s visit to Riyadh. arabnews/news/535446
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 21:09:50 +0000