Saudi Arabia: MBS embarks on US trip

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (‘MBS’) arrived in the United States on 13 June with a large delegation for a visit in response to an invitation by the Obama administration. He was expected to stay in Washington to hold talks on Syria, Yemen and Islamic State (IS or Daesh) until 16 June, and then go to New York where he will discuss his Saudi Vision 2030 policy with financial firms.