10-14-2018, 12:31 PM
Trump, however, has sent a mixed message. In a Saturday afternoon news conference in the Oval Office, the president said "we would be punishing ourselves" by canceling an arms sales deal with Saudi Arabia. He said the U.S. was competing against China and Russia for the $110 billion deal.
Saudi Arabia has worked to diversify its economy by luring foreign investment. The kingdom hosts its three-day Future Investment Initiative forum later this month. Dubbed "Davos in the Desert," the forum draws government and financial leaders from around the world. Some are dropping out as concerns over Khashoggi's fate rise.
The president said he planned to speak with Saudi King Salman soon, adding that he also plans to meet with Khashoggi’s family. Trump also confirmed reports that Turkey claims to have audio and video of Khashoggi’s killing. The president said he had not seen or heard the recordings but planned to "soon."
Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/worl...639987002/
Saudi Arabia has worked to diversify its economy by luring foreign investment. The kingdom hosts its three-day Future Investment Initiative forum later this month. Dubbed "Davos in the Desert," the forum draws government and financial leaders from around the world. Some are dropping out as concerns over Khashoggi's fate rise.
The president said he planned to speak with Saudi King Salman soon, adding that he also plans to meet with Khashoggi’s family. Trump also confirmed reports that Turkey claims to have audio and video of Khashoggi’s killing. The president said he had not seen or heard the recordings but planned to "soon."
Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/worl...639987002/