The US President hailed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 as an important and encouraging and ambitious statement and economic development. "The United Arab Emirates has also engaged in the battle for attracting hearts and souls through launching a center to counter the online spread of hatered. Bahrain too is working to undermine recruitment and radicalism. I also applaud Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon for their role in hosting refugees," he said. "Numerous Islamic scholars have eloquently argued that protecting equality strengthens Arab and Muslim communities. For many centuries, the Middle East has been home to Muslims, Christians and Jews living side-by-side. We must practice tolerance and respect for each other once again," he said. "After concluding my visit in Riyadh, I will travel to Al-Quds and Bethlehem, and then to the Vatican. I will be meeting with both Israeli Prime Minister and Palestinian President. "Iran funds, arms, and trains terrorists, militias, and other extremist groups that spread destruction and chaos across the region. For decades, Iran has fueled the fires of sectarian conflict and terror," he said, pointing out that the committed crimes in Syria are supported by Iran. "The United States has taken firm action in response to the use of banned chemical weapons by the Assad Regime, launching 59 tomahawk missiles at the Syrian air base from where that murderous attack originated. Responsible nations must work together to end the humanitarian crisis in Syria, eradicate ISIS, and restore stability to the region. The Iranian regime’s longest-suffering victims are its own people. Iran has a rich history and culture, but the people of Iran have endured hardship and despair under their leaders’ reckless pursuit of conflict and terror," he said. President Donald Trump of the United States thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of this historic summit. --More 21:50 LOCAL TIME 18:50 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w410171