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Country Map and Flag of Saudi Arabia

Remarks by President Obama and Saudi Arabian King Abdullah Before Their Meeting
President Obama (June 3): "This is my first visit to Saudi Arabia, but I've had several conversations with His Majesty. And I've been struck by his wisdom and his graciousness. Obviously the United States and Saudi Arabia have a long history of friendship, we have a strategic relationship." -Full Text 

President Obama Travels to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Germany, and France
Press Secretary Gibbs (May 29)Date: 06/03/2009 Description: King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, left, welcomes U.S. President Barack Obama, left, on his arrival at the Royal Terminal of the King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. © AP Image: "[T]he second stop on the trip will be the President's speech in Cairo. ...The speech will outline his personal commitment to engagement, based upon mutual interests and mutual respect. He will discuss how the United States and Muslim communities around the world can bridge some of the differences that have divided them. He will review particular issues of concern, such as violent extremism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. And he will discuss new areas for partnership going forward that serve the mutual interests of our people." -Full Text

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