Washington, Nov 20 (V7N) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received an enthusiastic reception from the US Congress during his visit to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, marking the second day of his official trip to the United States.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson personally welcomed the Crown Prince, as several senior lawmakers from both the House and Senate attended the event. Notably, a number of Democratic Party members also joined, reflecting bipartisan interest in strengthening ties with Riyadh.

During the hour-long closed-door meeting, discussions covered Saudi Arabia’s internal reforms, future development plans, and key regional issues — with the Israel–Gaza conflict topping the agenda.

Foreign policy analysts say the Crown Prince’s visit underscores his intention to bolster Saudi Arabia’s economic and security cooperation with the United States at a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

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