BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump departs from Washington for the Middle East on Friday in his first overseas visit since he took office in January.
Embroiled in rolling scandals at home, he can expect a welcome in Saudi Arabia and Israel, which have been lobbying for U.S. support for their policies in the region.
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In his first stop, Trump is expected to meet with Saudi officials, as well as more than 50 leaders of Muslim countries during a summit hosted by the kingdom.
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Saudi Arabia was not satisfied with the policies of Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama, toward Iran, and ties between the two countries soured after the U.S. Congress passed a law last year permitting lawsuits holding the kingdom responsible for the 911 attacks.
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