Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia on first foreign trip since re-election

US President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as part of a three-day "historic" visit. This marks his first official foreign trip since being elected for a second term.

He is also scheduled to visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates later. The primary goal of the visit is to sign trade agreements with the three countries, according to a BBC report on Tuesday.

A statement from the White House said the main objectives of the trip are to strengthen ties with key Middle Eastern countries and to discuss various issues of mutual interest. 

President Trump will place special emphasis on regional stability, economic cooperation, and joint efforts to combat terrorism.

Key objectives of the visit

Securing financial investment: President Trump is expected to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to secure a $1 trillion investment in American industries. 

The massive investment aims to stimulate the US economy and create employment opportunities. 

The crown prince had previously pledged $600 billion, which is expected to increase through this new proposal.

Regional diplomatic initiatives: President Trump will also pursue diplomatic efforts on key regional issues, including a ceasefire in Gaza and normalisation of ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel. 

These initiatives are seen as crucial steps toward ensuring peace and stability in the Middle East.

Combating terrorism: The visit will also focus on joint efforts to fight terrorism in the region. The United States and Middle Eastern countries aim to strengthen regional security by working together against terrorism.

This high-level diplomatic visit underscores Washington's renewed engagement with the Middle East. President Trump's trip is expected to bolster bilateral relations and make a meaningful contribution to regional peace, stability, and economic cooperation.