US president arrives in Saudi for 1st visit abroad

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived Saturday in Saudi Arabia on his first visit abroad since taking office in January.

Trump was welcomed by Saudi King Salman upon arrival at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.

The two leaders are expected to hold summit talks later in the day to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments.

Trump will participate in summits with Gulf, Arab and Muslim leaders during his visit to the kingdom.

Reporting by Ahmed al-Masri;Writing by Mahmoud Barakat