German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in Jeddah, meets Saudi Crown Prince

German Chancellor Olaf Schulz on Saturday met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah where he begins a two-day tour of the Gulf region. A German official announced that Schulz will discuss several economic and political matters of interest to the region with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The German Chancellor's will also visit the UAE and Qatar. Schulz, who will return to Berlin on Sunday evening, is accompanied by a large delegation that includes representatives of several economic sectors.