The relationship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its neighbouring countries and with the United States

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has cordial relations with most of its neighbouring countries, especially those that are part of the disconnectedness Cooperation Council (GCC). It has made significant efforts to subside disputes regarding borders and helped considerably in improving the relations with Yemen and joined Arab Emirates. Although relations with Iraq were tense after the capital of Kuwait invasion, they got collapse in 2003 when the regime was overthrown. In 2008, Prince Saud al Faisal aimed to turn on an ambassador in Iraq and initiated a diplomatic complaint in Baghdad.It has been a mediator in regional crises and has supported the Palestianian-Israel negotiations. Saudia Arabias role in the Gulf War has helped it in developing new associate in 1991 and improving its existing relations. King Abdullah has compete a big role in providing monetary assistance and resolved regional crises in Sudan, Lebanon and Somalia. Although the relations between Saudi Arabia and A lgeria, Libya and Tunisia were strained after the Kuwait invasion, now they have returned back to normal. Relations were Jordan are in like manner very good.United States knowing that Saudi Arabia has the largest oil reserves and a strategic localisation has always tried to stregthen ties with this nation. In 1944, the United States embassy open up in Jeddah but diplomatic relations realized a long way before that in 1933. The embassy in Jeddah later became the Consulate General for United States. The two countries share common economic interests, concerns over sustainable development, terrorism and security measures. Having good relationships with these countries is important because United States is super dependent on the oil exports of Saudi Arabia.Whereas, US is the largest trading partner for Saudia Arabia. Exports from United States also recover their way into Saudi Arabia as it is the largest market for US exports in the Middle East region. The US also provides traini ng and support in terms of weapons and security services to the Saudi forces. Saudi Arabia has also bought armed services weaponary and other equipment from the United States. The prosperity of both countries lies in building and maintaining good relationships with each other.