Trump Praises Saudi Arabia as 'Greatest Nation in the World'
- Publish date: Wednesday، 14 May 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
U.S. President hails Saudi leadership, economic rise, and pledges stronger ties with Kingdom
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During a major appearance at the Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, U.S. President Donald Trump called Saudi Arabia “the greatest nation in the world,” highlighting the Kingdom’s growing global influence and close ties with Washington.
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Trump applauded the Kingdom’s leadership and transformation, saying Riyadh is on track to become a global business hub. “The future of the Middle East begins here,” he said.
Crown Prince earns Trump’s respect
Trump reserved special praise for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, describing him as a “tireless” leader who’s pushing a major transformation in the region. He also thanked King Salman for his role in shaping Saudi Arabia’s economic and political shift.
“He works hard — I don’t think he even sleeps,” Trump said about the Crown Prince.
A promise to deepen U.S.–Saudi ties
Calling his visit to the Kingdom “historic,” Trump said he was honored by the warm welcome and promised to further boost cooperation between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
“We will make our relationship even stronger,” Trump said.
Focus on diplomacy and defense
Trump also pointed to Saudi Arabia’s role in peace talks over Ukraine and said he was open to making a deal with Iran to help stabilize the region. On security, he made it clear that the U.S. remains committed to defending its allies.
“Anyone who threatens America and its partners will be met with force,” Trump stated. “I will not hesitate to use military force to defend Saudi Arabia.”