According to the Saudi State news agency early Thursday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman informed President Donald Trump that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in increased trade and investment with the United States over the next four years.
The crown prince said that the anticipated reforms of the Trump administration might lead to “unprecedented economic prosperity” during a phone conversation between the two leaders, according to the state news agency.
Saudi Arabia wants its investments to take advantage of these circumstances, according to the article. The $600 billion’s source, whether it would come from public or private spending, and how the funds would be used were not specified.
“Could increase further if additional opportunities arise” is what Bin Salman told Trump, according to the outlet.