Sir. The president of the United States of america, mr donald trump, the floor is yours, sir. Thank you. I would like to thank king solomon for his extraordinary words and the magnificent kingdom, saudi arabia, for hosting todays summit. I am honoured to be received by such gracious hosts. I have always heard about the splendour of your country. On the kindness of your citizens. But words do not do justice to the grandeur of this remarkable place. And the incredible hospitality you have shown us. From the moment we arrived. He also hosted me in the home of the founder of the kingdom who united you great people. Working alongside another beloved leader, american president franklin roosevelt, King Abdulaziz began the partnership between our two countries. King solomon, your father would be very, very proud to see that you are continuing his legacy. And just as he opened the first chapter of our partnership today we begina new chapter of our partnership today we begin a new chapter that will bring lasting benefits to all of our citizens. Let me now also extend my deep and heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone of the distinguished heads of state, who made this journey here today. You greatly on a us journey here today. You greatly on a us with your presence, and i send the ward of the warmest regards from my country to yours. Thank you. I know that our time together will bring Many Blessings to both your people and mine. I stand before you asa people and mine. I stand before you as a representative of the American People to deliver a message of friendship and hope and love. That is why i chose to make my first foreign visit a trip to the heart of the muslim world. To the nation that serves as custodian of the two holiest site in the islamic faith. In my inaugural address to the American People, i pledge to strengthen americas oldest friendships and to build new partnerships in pursuit of peace. I also promised that america will not seek to impose our way of life on others. But outstripped our hands in the spirit of cooperation and trust. Our vision is one of peace, security, and prosperity, in this region and all throughout the world. We share the aim of stamping out extremism. And providing our children a hopeful future that does honour to god. So, children a hopeful future that does honourto god. So, this children a hopeful future that does honour to god. So, this historic and unprecedented gathering of leaders, will lift the bertens. Inaudible that will protect the safety of our people. Inaudible closer bonds of friendship. Security. Culture. And commerce. For americans it seems to be an exciting time. A new spirit of optimism is sweeping our country. In just time. A new spirit of optimism is sweeping our country. Injust a few months we have created almost 1 million newjobs. Months we have created almost 1 million new jobs. Ended months we have created almost 1 million newjobs. Ended over 3 trillion added over 3 trillion in the valley. Littered the burdens oii in the valley. Littered the burdens on american industry. And made investments in our military which will protect the safety of our people and enhance the security of oui people and enhance the security of our wonderful friends and allies. Lifted the burdens on american history. Many of whom are here today. Now varies even more blessed iiow today. Now varies even more blessed now there is even more blessed news i am prepared to share with you. My meetings with king solomon, the crowned prince, and the deputy crowned prince, have been filled with great warmth, goodwill, and tremendous cooperation. Yesterday we signed historic agreements with the kingdom, that will invest almost 400 billion in our two countries, and create many Hundreds Of Thousands Ofjobs and create many hundreds of thousands of jobs in and create many Hundreds Of Thousands Ofjobs in america and saudi arabia. This Landmark Agreement includes the Announcement Ofa Agreement includes the announcement of a 110 billion saudi funded defence purchase. And we will be sure to help our saudi friends to get a good deal from our Great American defence companies. The greatest anywhere in the world. This agreement will help the saudi military to take a far greater role in security, and operations having to do with security. We have also started discussions with many of the countries present today on strengthening partnerships and forming new ones to advance security and stability across the middle east and stability across the middle east and far beyond. Later today, we will make History Today with the opening of the new Global Centre for combating extremist ideology, located right here in the centre in the central part of the islamic world. This Ground Breaking new ce ntre world. This Ground Breaking new centre represents a clear declaration that muslim majority countries must take the lead in combating radicalisation. And i want to express our gratitude to king solomon for his strong demonstration, and his absolutely incredible and powerful leadership. Ive had the pleasure of welcoming several role of the leaders present today. To the white house. And i look forward to working with all of you. America is a sovereign nation. And our First Priority is always the safety and security of our citizens. We are not here to lecture. We are not here to tell other people how to live. What to do. Who to be. Or how to worship. Instead, we are here to offer Partnership Based on shared interests and values, to secure a Better Future. Audible inaudible Olafia Kristinsdottir but above all we must be united in pursuing the one goal that above all we must be united in pursuing the one goal, congo above all we must be united in pursuing the one goal, to conquer extremism. When young muslim men and women have the chance to build a new era of prosperity for themselves that has to be done. With gods help, this summit will mark the beginning of the end for those who practised terror and spread its vile creed. At the same time we pray this Special Gathering may someday be remembered as the beginning of peace in the middle east. And maybe even all over the world. But this future can only be achieved through defeating terrorism and the ideology that drives it. Few nations have been spared the violent reach of terrorism. America has suffered repeated barbaric attacks from the atrocities of september 11 to the devastation of the boston bombings, to the horrible killings in san berna rdino to the horrible killings in San Bernardino and orlando. The nations of europe have also enjoyed unspeakable horror. So, too, the nations of africa and south america. India, russia, china, and australia have all been victims. But the deadliest toll has been exacted on the innocent people of arab, muslim, and the middle eastern nations. They have bore the brunt of the killings at the worst of the destruction in this wave of fanatical violence. Some estimates say that more than 95 of the victims of terrorism are themselves muslim. We now face a humanitarian and security disaster in this region that is spreading across the planet. It is a tragedy of epic proportions. No description of epic proportions. No description of the suffering and depravity can begin to capture its full measure. If you look at what is happening, alqaeda, hezbollah, hamas, and so many others must be counted. Not only in the number of dead, it almost must be counted in generations of vanished dreams. The middle east is rich with natural beauty. It has massive amounts of historic treasures. It should increasingly become one of the great Global Centres of commerce and opportunity. This region should not bea opportunity. This region should not be a place from which refugees flee, but to which newcomers flock. Saudi arabia is home to the holiest sites in one of the worlds great faiths. Each year millions of muslims come from Around The World to saudi arabia. To take part. In addition to ancient wonders, this country is almost home to more than once. Including soaring achievements in architecture. Egypt was a thriving ce ntre architecture. Egypt was a thriving centre of learning and achievement of thousands of years before other parts of the world. The wonders of luxor and alexandria are proud monuments to that ancient heritage. People dream of walking through the ruins of petra injordan. Iraq was the Cradle Of Civilisation and is a land of natural beauty. And the United Arab Emirates has reached incredible heights with glass and steel and turned earth and water into spectacular works of art. The entire region is at the centre of the key Shipping Lines of the suez canal. The red sea. On the streets of the potential of this region has never been greater. 65 of this population is under the age of 30. Like all young men and women, they seek great future is to build, Greater National projects to draw on, and a place for their families to call home. But this untapped potential, this tremendous cause of optimism, is held at bay bloodshed terror. Is held at bay because of bloodshed and terror. There can be iio bloodshed and terror. There can be no coordinating it, now accepting it, no excusing it, and no ignoring it. Every time a terrorist murders an innocent person and falsely invokes the name of god it should be an insult to every person of faith. Terrorists do not worship god. They worship death. If we do not act against this organised terror, then we know what will happen, and what will be the end result. Terrorisms devastation of life will continue to spread. Peaceful societies will become engulfed by violence. And the futures of many generations will be sadly squandered. If we do not stand in uniform condemnation of this killing then not only will we be judged by our people, not only will we be judged by history, but we will be judged by god. This is not a battle between different faiths. Different sects. Or different civilisations. This is a battle between barbaric criminals who seek to obliterate human life and decent people all In The Name Of religion. People that want to protect life and wa nt people that want to protect life and want to protect their religion. This isa want to protect their religion. This is a battle between good and evil. When we see the scenes of destruction in the wake of terror we see no signs that those murdered workjewish, christian, see no signs that those murdered work jewish, christian, shia, see no signs that those murdered workjewish, christian, shia, or sunnl workjewish, christian, shia, or sunni. When we look upon ancient blood soaked into the ground, we cannot see the faith or sect or tribe of the victims. We see only that they were Children Of God whose deaths are an insult to all that is holy. But we can only overcome this evil if the forces of good are united and strong. And if everyone in this room does their fair share and fulfils their part of the burden. Terrorism has spread all across the world. But the path to peace begins right here on this ancient soil, in this sacred land. America is prepared to stand with you in pursuit of shared interests and common security. But the nations of the middle east cannot wait for American Power to crush this enemy for them. The nations of the middle east will have to decide what kind of future they want for themselves. For their country. And, frankly, for their families and for their children. It is a choice between two futures. And it is a choice America Cannot Mate for you. A Better Future is only possible if youre nations dries out the terrorists. It is a choice America Cannot make for you. Drive out the extremists. A Better Future is only possible if youre nations drive out the terrorists. Drive them out of this earth. For our part, america is committed to adjusting our strategies to meet evolving threats. We will discard those strategies that have not worked and will apply new approaches informed by experienced talent and judgment. We are adopting a principal realism. Rooted in common values. Shared interests. And common sense. Our friends will never question our support. And our enemies will never doubt our determination. Our partnerships will advance security through stability. Not through radical destruction. We will make decisions based on real world outcomes. Not inflexible ideology. We will be guided by the lessons of experience. Not the confines of rigid thinking. And wherever possible, we will seek gradual reforms, not sudden intervention. We must seek partners, not perfection. And to make allies of all who share oui and to make allies of all who share our goals. Above all, america seeks peace, not war. Muslim nations must be willing to take on the burden if we are going to defeat terrorism and send it wicked ideology into oblivion. The first task in this joint effort is for your nations to deny or territory to the foot soldiers of evil. Every country in the region has an absolute duty to make sure terrorists find no sanctuary on their soil. Many are already making significant contributions to regional security. Chu saudi arabia and Regional Coalition have ta ken strong saudi arabia and Regional Coalition have taken strong action against those in yemen. The Lebanese Army is hunting isis operatives, who try to infiltrate their territory. Troops are supporting our afghan partners. And supporting them strongly. In mosul, american troops are supporting kurds, sunnis, and shias, fighting together for their homeland. The Us Central Command is a crucial strategy with its partner. Our Long Standing Partnership with kuwait and bahrain continues to enhance security in the region. Our courageous enhance security in the region. Our courageous Afghan Soldiers are making tremendous sacrifices in the fight against the taliban. And others in the fight for their country. As we deny terrorist Organisation Control of territory and populations we must also them of their access to france. We must turn off the financial channels which allow isis to sell oil, make extremists pay. Strip them of their access to funding. We must have a terrorist anti funding centre. It needs to be joined by every memberof centre. It needs to be joined by every member of the gulf cooperation council. It is another historic step ina day council. It is another historic step in a day that will be long remembered. I also applaud the gulf council for blocking funders are using it as their base for terror. And seeing hezbollah as a Terrorist Organisation last year. Saudi arabia joined us this week in placing sanctions on one of the most Senior Leaders of hezbollah. Of course, there is still much work to be done. That means honestly confronting the crisis of islamic extremism. And the islamic terror of all kind. We must stop what they are doing to inspire because they do nothing to inspire but kill. And we are having a very profound effect if you look at what has happened recently. And it means standing together against the murder of innocent muslims, the oppression of innocent muslims, the oppression of women, the persecution of the dues, and the slaughter of christians. Religious leaders must make this clear. The Persecution Ofjewish people. Barbarism will get iio ofjewish people. Barbarism will get no glory. Doing things that are evil will bring you no dignity. If you choose the path of terror in your life will be empty. Your life will be brief. Your soul will be fully condemned. Elliptical leaders must speak out to the same idea that heroes do not kill innocents, they save them. Many have taken important steps to raise up this message. Saudi arabias vision for 2030 is an important and encouraging statement of tolerance, respect, empowering women, and economic development. The United Arab Emirates has also engaged in the battle for the hearts and souls. And with the United States, launched a centre to counter the online spread of hate. Bahrain is also working to undermine recruitment and radicalism. I also applaud jordan, turkey, and ii on for their role in hosting refugees. And lebanon for their role in hosting refugees. They are living so poorly that they are forced to leave the middle east. It depletes the capital needed to build stable societies and economies. Instead of depriving this region of so much human potential, middle Eastern Countries can give young people hope for a Brighter Future in countries can give young people hope Fora Brighterfuture in their countries can give young people hope for a Brighter Future in their home nations and regions. That means promoting the aspirations and dreams of all citizens who seek a better life, including women, children, and the followers of all faiths. Numerous arab and islamic scholars have eloquently argued that protecting equality strengthens arab and muslim communities. For many centuries the middle east has been home to christians, muslims and jewish people, Living Side By side. We must practice tolerance and respect for one another again and make this region a place where every man and woman, no matter their phase, or ethnicity, can enjoy a life of dignity and hope. No matter their faith. In that spirit, after concluding, being here in a fabulous place where we are at today, riyadh, which ive gotten to know so well, in such a short time, I Will Travel To Jerusalem and bethlehem. And then to the vatican. Visiting many of the holiest places in the three abraham ek faiths in the three abrahimc faiths. If i can do that, then peace is possible. Including peace between israelis and palestinians. I will be meeting with both israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Neta nyahu and both israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and palestinian president , president abbas. Starving terrorists of theirfunding and president abbas. Starving terrorists of their funding and the false allure of the Craven Ideology will be the basis for easily defeating them. But no discussion of standing out this threat would be complete without mentioning the government that gives terrorists all three, safe harbour, financial backing, and the social standing needed for recruitment. It is a regime that is responsible for so much instability in that region. I am speaking, of course, of iran. From lebanon on to iraq to yemen, Iran Funds Arms and trains terrorists, malicious, and other extremist groups that Spread Destruction and chaos across the region. Iran has fuelled the fires of sectarian conflict and terror. It isa of sectarian conflict and terror. It is a government that speaks openly of mass murder, vowing the destruction of israel, death to america, and ruin for many leaders and nations. Nations in this very iooiti. And nations. Nations in this very room. Among irans most tragic and destabilising interventions, you have seen it in syria, bolstered by iran president assad has committed unspeakable crimes. And the us has taken firm action in response to the use of banned chemical weapons by the assad regime. Launching 59 missiles at the Syrian Air Base from where that murderous attack originated. Responsible nations must Work Together to end the humanitarian crisis of syria, eradicate isis, and restore stability to the region as quickly as possible. The iranianss the people of iran have endured hardship and despairundertheir people of iran have endured hardship and despair under their leaders pursuit of terror. Until the arabian regime is willing to be a partner for piece, all nations of conscience must Work Together to isolate iran, deny it funding for terrorism, because it cannot do it. And pray for the day when the iranians people have the just and righteous government they so richly deserve. The decisions we make will affect countless lives. King solomon, i thank you for the creation of this great moment in history. And for your massive