Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia for first foreign trip as president

US President Donald Trump on Saturday arrived in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, the first leg of his first international trip since taking office in January.

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud welcomed Trump at the airport in Riyadh. Melania Trump, the First Lady of the US, accompanied the president for the tour.‍

A signing ceremony for US-Saudi agreements is expected to be held during Trump’s trip, which includes deals related to anti-terrorism and arms sales.

Besides meeting with Saudi officials, Trump will also meet with leaders of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council and have lunch with leaders of more than 50 Muslim countries.

During his nine-day trip abroad, the US president will also visit Israel and the Vatican.

(CGTN)