Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — US President Donald Trump has thanked Saudi Arabia and its leadership for presiding over the two-day G20 Leaders’ Summit, according to a statement out by the White House on Sunday. President Trump is also looking forward to working with Italy as the incoming G20 president.

The statement pointed out that President Trump discussed the economic model he has enacted through cutting taxes and regulations, promoting abundant and affordable energy, and negotiating trade agreements grounded in the principles of fairness and reciprocity.

President Trump expressed the importance of policies that promote workers and families. He also discussed the historic achievements made in the US and around the world in empowering and investing in women and called on all countries to do more. He also encouraged the G20 to continue to work together to achieve security, prosperity, and peace for all nations, the statement added.

Earlier in the day, Jordan’s King Abdullah made a phone call to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to congratulate him on the success of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, which was presided over by Saudi Arabia this year.

For his part, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed thanks to the Jordanian king for his noble feelings.