President Donald Trump plans to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, potentially starting in April. This marks his first foreign visit as president since returning to office. The trip is linked to significant economic agreements that could generate jobs in the U.S.
United States President Donald Trump has announced his intention to visit Saudi Arabia, along with two other countries in the region: Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. According to CNN, this visit is likely to occur as early as April, with Trump indicating it might take place in the subsequent month. “We’re going to Qatar also, and also we’re going to possibly a couple of other countries. UAE is very important. But in the Middle East, it looks like these three,” Trump stated in the Oval Office on March 31.
A report by Axios revealed that although the visit’s details are yet to be finalized, the White House is eyeing May for this significant trip. The Saudi government reportedly prefers that Trump’s visit follow the establishment of a ceasefire in Ukraine. This prospective journey marks Trump’s first foreign trip after returning to the presidential office; notable as his initial foreign destination during his first term was also Saudi Arabia.
Trump elaborated on his rationale for prioritizing Saudi Arabia during his previous visit, citing substantial economic agreements. He remarked, “Last time I went to Saudi Arabia, I put it first on the list because they agreed to buy $450 billion worth of American goods, military and otherwise. I agreed to do it again, but — and they’ve agreed to spend close to a trillion dollars of money in our American companies, which to me, means jobs.”
In summary, President Donald Trump’s forthcoming trip to the Middle East includes visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, potentially commencing in April. This visit represents a continuation of his diplomatic efforts initiated during his first term, with economic agreements at the forefront. The trip is expected to officially take place in May, contingent on geopolitical developments, particularly regarding Ukraine.
Original Source: newsukraine.rbc.ua
