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Riyadh Summit 2017
File:Logo Riyadh summit.png
Host countrySaudi Arabia
DateMay 20, 2017 (2017-05-20) – May 21, 2017 (2017-05-21)
MottoTogether, We Prevail
Venue(s)Ritz Carlton Hotel, Riyadh
King Abdulaziz International Conference Center
CitiesSaudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
ParticipantsSee below
ChairKing Salman of Saudi Arabia
Websiteriyadhsummit2017.org

The 2017 Riyadh summit are a series of three summits held on 20-21 May 2017 on the occasion of the visit of United States President Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia, his first trip overseas. The summit included one bilateral meeting, between the United States and Saudi Arabia, and two multilateral meetings, one between the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the other with Arab and Muslim countries.[1] Leaders and representatives of 55 Arab and Muslim countries were in attendance.[2]

Background

United States-Saudi Arabia summit

President Trump and King Salman talk during summit proceedings at the Al-Yamanah Palace in Riyadh on May 20.

President Trump made his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia arriving at King Khalid International Airport on May 20, where he met with King Salman.[3][4][5] Trump them traveled to the Murabba Palace, where the King awarded him the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud.[6] Trump later visited the National Museum of Saudi Arabia.[7] In the evening, Trump and the U.S. delegation took part in the traditional ardah sword dance.

Trade agreement and arms deal

Main article: 2017 United States-Saudi Arabia arms deal

On May 20th, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a US $350 billion dollar arms deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. [8][9][10] The arms deal was the largest in world history. [11][12][13] The transaction included tanks, combat ships missile defence systems, as well as radar, communications and cybersecurity technology. The transfer was widely seen as a counterbalance against the influence of Iran in the region. [14][15] The arms transfer was described by news outlets as a "significant" and "historic" expansion of United States relations with Saudi Arabia. [16][17][18][19][20]

United States-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit

King Salman and President Trump take part in the traditional ardah dance at the Murabba Palace.

Trump met with GCC leaders the morning of the 21st.[1]

Arab Islamic American Summit

King Salman and President Trump gave keynote addresses at the Arab Islamic American Summit. Trump called for Muslim leaders to "drive out" terrorism from their countries, and condemned Hamas and the Iranian government for their support of the government of Bashar al-Assad. Also speaking were President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia.

At the close of the summit the leaders inaugurated the new Global Center for Combating Extremism in Riyadh, intended as a centre of excellence for fighting violent extremism which is conducive to terrorism, involving a number of international counter-extremism experts. [21] To officially open the center King Salman, President Trump, and President el-Sisi placed their hands on a glowing orb in the shape of a globe, which was cause for mirth among the international media.[22]

Countries attending

Cancelled

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References

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  2. ^ "Riyadh summit discusses ways of rooting out terrorism". Al Jazeera English. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  3. ^ The Associated Press (May 20, 2017). "Raw: President Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia". YouTube. Retrieved May 20, 2017. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday. It is the president's first foreign visit since his inauguration. (May 20)
  4. ^ Rucker, Philip; DeYoung, Karen (May 20, 2017). "Trump gets elaborate welcome in Saudi Arabia as he embarks on first foreign trip". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 20, 2017. President Trump arrived here Saturday for his debut on the world stage [...] After Air Force One touched down in Riyadh shortly before 10 a.m. local time [...] Chatting through an interpreter, the two men sat for a cup of coffee inside the ornate V.I.P. reception terminal at King Khalid International Airport. Salman rode with Trump in the president's armored Cadillac for the drive into the city. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ Baker, Peter (May 4, 2017). "Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia and Israel in First Foreign Trip". The New York Times. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  6. ^ "The Latest: Trump to announce Saudi arms deal". Palm Beach Post. May 20, 2017. Archived from the original on May 20, 2017. The king placed the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud around Trump's neck at a ceremony at the Royal Court in Riyadh. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ The Associated Press (May 20, 2017). "Raw: Trump Visits National Museum in Riyadh". YouTube. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
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  22. ^ Hanson, Hillary (21 May 2017). "Trump Touched A Glowing Orb In Saudi Arabia And Folks Found It Just A Bit Odd". Huffington Post. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  23. ^ Mansour, Massinissa (20 May 2017). "Algérie-Etats-Unis/Abdelkader Bensalah rencontre Donald Trump ce dimanche". Algérie Focus. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
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