Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Telephones US President to condemn the terrorist act in New York City

Riyadh, 16 Safar,1439 AH, 05 November,2017 , SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has made a phone call to President Donald Trump of the United States of America during which he expressed the Kingdom Saudi Arabia's condemnation of the terrorist act in New York City that contradicts religious values and human principles, confirming the Kingdom's readiness to assist in countering these evil acts and its support for the measures taken by the United States of America to confront terrorism and preserve its national security. The King stressed the importance of continuing exerting further international efforts to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and dry its sources, offering his condolences to the friendly American people and the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. For his part, President Trump expressed his deep appreciation for the King's condolences and noble feelings, praising the role being played by the Kingdom in disseminating moderation and combating extremism. During the conversation, the two sides also discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in various fields, ways of enhancing them, and latest regional and international developments. -- SPA