Saudi king hopeful over 'historic' Muslim-US summit

[Sunlei]

Source: france24

The summit will be one of three forums held during a visit by Trump, who is making Saudi Arabia his first overseas stop since assuming office in January.

Along with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), at least 18 other Muslim nations have been invited to the summit, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Niger and Indonesia, which has the world's largest Muslim population. Saudi Arabia's regional rival Iran is not invited.

Saudi leaders felt Obama was reluctant to get involved in the civil war in Syria and was tilting toward Shiite-dominated Iran.

The Saudis have found a more favourable ear in Washington under Trump, who has denounced Iran's "harmful influence" in the Middle East.


Read more: http://www.france24.com/en/20170515-saudi-king-hopeful-over-historic-muslim-us-summit

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. I shudder to think what Dolt 45 will say to make the Middle East an even bigger mess.

[Sunlei]

3. perhaps they'll speak about how Russia sends thousands of IS replacements to keep ME a mess?

[Javaman]

2. aka hopeful that his wealth will be that much bigger. nt

[edhopper]

4. He will spend the whole time

talking about his hotels.

[David__77]

5. The sectarian Saudi monarch probably does not consider Iran to be a country of Muslims.

The anti-Shia sectarians of all stripes, including Islamic State and the Saudi clerical establishment, propagate hatred of Shiite people.

[FSogol]

6. Grifters gotta grift.