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

The male monarchdom of Saudi Arabia has cordial relations with most of its neighbouring countries, curiously those that are part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). It has made significant efforts to settle disputes regarding borders and helped considerably in improving the relations with Yemen and unite Arab Emirates. Although relations with Iraq were tense afterward the capital of Kuwait invasion, they got better in 2003 when the regime was overthrown. In 2008, Prince Saud al Faisal aimed to appoint an ambassador in Iraq and initiated a diplomatic mission 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 allies in 1991 and improving its existing relations. King Abdullah has played a big role in providing monetary assistance and resolved regional crises in Sudan, Lebanon and Somalia. Although the relations between Saudi Arabia and Algeria, Libya and T unisia were strained after the Kuwait invasion, now they have returned back to normal. Relations were Jordan are in addition very good.United States knowing that Saudi Arabia has the largest oil reserves and a strategical location has always tried to stregthen ties with this nation. In 1944, the United States embassy opened in Jeddah but diplomatic relations established a long way to begin with 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. Having good relationships with these countries is important because United States is highly dependent on the oil exports of Saudi Arabia.Whereas, US is the largest trading partner for Saudia Arabia. Exports from United States also find their way into Saudi Arabia as it is the largest mart for US exports in the Middle East region. The US also provides training and support in terms of weapon s and security services to the Saudi forces. Saudi Arabia has also bought military weaponary and other equipment from the United States. The prosperity of both countries lies in building and maintaining good relationships with each other.