In a move that signals strengthening ties between the two nations, the Uk government has extended an invitation to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to visit London.
Citing reliable sources, the Financial Times reported on Friday that the visit is expected to take place in either October or November.
A government official confirmed to the newspaper that an invitation has been extended to the Crown Prince. However, specific details regarding the visit’s agenda and arrangements have yet to be finalized.
As of now, there has been no response from the British government spokesperson to Reuters’ request for comment.
Over the past few years, the United Kingdom has been striving to enhance its relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. London aims, through its ongoing rapprochement with Riyadh, to encourage Gulf Arab countries to invest in the United Kingdom following Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Last year, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held talks with Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. Additionally, several British ministers have visited the Kingdom in recent years.
The most recent visit of Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the UK took place in March 2018.
