Riyadh, Sha'ban 26, 1438, May 22, 2017, SPA -- The joint statement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America is issued as follows: "Joint Statement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America" 1. At the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump of the United States of America paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Saturday, May 20, 2017 to Monday, May 22, 2017. 2. During the visit, the two leaders reviewed the strong historical and strategic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States, which have grown and flourished over the past eight decades in the political, economic, cultural military, security, energy, and other fields. The leaders observed that the two countries have developed a productive partnership built upon trust, cooperation, and shared interests. 3. The two leaders praised the contribution of this visit to strengthening the relations between the two countries, in order to achieve greater stability, security and prosperity. The leaders declared that they stand together to thwart our common enemies, to strengthen the bonds between us and to chart a path towards peace and prosperity for all. 4. The two leaders agreed to a new strategic partnership for the 21st century in the interest of both countries by formally announcing a Joint Strategic Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, charting a renewed path toward a peaceful Middle East where economic development, trade, and diplomacy are hallmarks of regional and global engagement. 5. The two countries announced their plan to form a Strategic Joint Consultative Group, hosted by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the President of the United States of America, or their appropriate designees, to chart the course of this strategic partnership. --More 20:41 LOCAL TIME 17:41 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w411462