John F. Kennedy was elected President of the United States in November 1960. King Saud sent him a congratulatory telegram, and in his reply, the new American President expressed his gratitude and affirmed that he regarded Saudi‑American relations with special attention and importance. In 1963, King Saud and President Kennedy...
Read moreWhen His Majesty the King arrived at the General Assembly, he was received with full official honors at the United Nations Headquarters. Secretary‑General Dag Hammarskjöld welcomed him and immediately accompanied him to the Secretary‑General’s office, where a luncheon was held in His Majesty’s honor. The luncheon hosted by Hammarskjöld was...
Read moreJanuary 30, 1957, was officially declared “King Saud Day” in the American capital, which adorned itself in its finest attire to welcome the distinguished royal guest. His Majesty received an official and popular reception of a magnitude rarely witnessed in Washington’s modern history, marking truly historic days for the city....
Read moreWith God’s blessing, the aircraft carrying His Majesty King Saud, accompanied by escort planes, departed New York City en route to Washington, the capital of the United States. At 7 p.m. on the 29th of Jumada al‑Thani, the royal motorcade arrived at Washington Airport. The King’s aircraft—President Eisenhower’s personal plane—landed...
Read more“I came to the United States at the invitation of my friend President Eisenhower. This is a very normal visit in view of the friendly ties binding our two countries. It will allow us to exchange views on several issues of concern to our countries in particular and to the...
Read moreAfter his extensive and eventful journey to the United States—and despite the fatigue of travel, the constant movement, and the dozens of receptions, ceremonies, and meetings—His Majesty insisted on continuing his great mission for the sake of Arabism and Islam. Guided by his wise policy aimed at strengthening ties with...
Read moreHis Majesty continued along the path he had laid—strengthening the bonds of affection and cooperation among Islamic governments and their peoples. He graciously undertook a visit to Iran, the Muslim nation whose people embraced Islam from its earliest days and stood beside the Arabs as supporters and allies. His Majesty...
Read moreKing Saud’s Visit to Pakistan — 1954 His Donation of One Million Rupees for Charitable Projects Dhaka, April 19 (Agencies) — Preparations are underway to welcome King Saud, the Monarch of the Arabian Peninsula, upon his arrival here on April 22. King Saud holds a special place in the hearts...
Read moreKing Saud demonstrated on every occasion his deep concern for the affairs of Muslims and Arabs, exerting every effort to support their causes and help resolve the disputes surrounding them. During his visit to India, he examined the conditions of the Muslim community and held private discussions with Prime Minister...
Read moreHis Majesty did not limit his visits to neighboring Arab countries; rather, he broadened this circle and accepted the invitation of the Shah of Iran. He arrived in Tehran on 9 August 1955, where the Iranian people welcomed him with exceptional warmth. His Majesty spent a week touring the country...
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