For his part, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson expressed his pride in talking about strengthening the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the United States, pointing out that this moment is a milestone in the history of relations between the two countries, which will devote efforts to improve strategic partnership in the coming years and open new avenues for peace in the Middle East. And supporting the process of economic, trade and diplomatic development, in addition to the participation of the region in media issues, stressing that the partnership stems from the confidence between the two countries, which requires great participation and mutual dialogue between the two countries. Tillerson stressed the importance of solidarity to move forward towards consolidating common security interests between the two countries to confront extremist terrorism and eradicate it, and seek to drain the sources of funding and progress in joint defense cooperation, adding that many discussions were held today in the long-standing security relations, stressing that the strength of relations economic consolidates the security force between the two countries. The US Secretary of State revealed the issuance of more than 20 licenses for large companies, aimed at direct investments between the two countries and will result in a lot of jobs for the Americans, as well as the activation of the purchase of goods and equipment and technologies of the United States, which also pours in favor of Saudi Arabia. "It is important to mention that these business deals are a clear indication of the confidence that the Kingdom feels towards US investment. Investors in the United States have a positive image and a positive impact. President Trump seeks to promote these investment opportunities and create new jobs, mutual trust, and special reforms between the two countries, the strong economic relationship is the basis of the strong security relationship. " On the defense agreements, the US Secretary of State said that there are agreements on border security, combating terrorism, missile defense, and updates in the field of communications and training, which will affect the importance of US national security and Saudi security and support the Kingdom to enhance military relations to counter the Iranian influence and threats spread across the borders of the Kingdom noting the United States sought to strengthen the Kingdom's ability to contribute to the fight against terrorism in the Middle East region, and ensure the future of the kingdom to defend the surrounding threats in the region, which is one of the priorities of the US national security. --More 22:50 LOCAL TIME 19:50 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w409279