President Donald Trump is officially on his way to the Middle East as he kicks off his first foreign trip.
The President's first
stop is Saudi Arabia, where he will meet with Arab partners and give a speech
about combating terrorism. Early next week he will travel to Israel, Vatican
City and Brussels. Some details on his schedule from the White House:
Saudi Arabia
President Trump will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Saturday,
May 20th, and will meet with King Salman, the Crown Prince, and the Deputy
Crown Prince. The President will participate in a signing ceremony of several
agreements, bilateral meetings, and the inauguration of a new center intended
to fight radicalism and promote moderation. The President and First Lady will
also be joining the Saudi Royal Family for an official dinner.
Israel
In Jerusalem, President Trump will meet with the
President of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, and lay a wreath at Yad Vashem. He will
then deliver remarks at the Israel Museum celebrating the unique history of
Israel and of the Jewish people. Later that day, the President will meet with
the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. They will be joined by First
Lady Melania Trump and Mrs. Sara Netanyahu for a private dinner. President
Trump will meet the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, in
Bethlehem and will urge Palestinian leaders to take productive steps toward
peace. The President will also visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the
Western Wall.
Rome & Vatican City
President Trump will meet with His Holiness Pope Francis
at the Vatican and will be celebrating the rich contributions of Catholics to
America and to the world. The President and the Pope plan to discuss a range of
issues of mutual concern. The President will also meet with the Cardinal
Secretary of State and tour St. Peter’s Basilica. President Trump will then
meet with the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella.
Brussels & NATO Leaders Meeting
President Trump will meet with the King and the Prime
Minister of Belgium. The President will travel to the European Union
headquarters and attend the NATO Leaders Meeting. President Trump will have a
working lunch with newly elected President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and will
then deliver remarks at the unveiling of a new NATO memorial. Secretary of
Defense James Mattis will join the President as he participates in the NATO
Leaders Meeting and dinner.
G7 Summit & Taormina
President Trump will attend the G7 Summit in Sicily where
he will meet bilaterally with world leaders. The President will also attend a
concert performed by the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra, followed by a dinner
hosted by the Prime Minister of Italy, Paolo Gentiloni. The President will
conclude his trip with remarks to American and allied service members and their
families at Naval Air Station Sigonella.
