Bill Clinton: Saudi Crown Prince an inspiring leader and Vision 2030 a bold development plan
RIYADH — Former US President Bill Clinton described Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman as an inspiring leader. "Saudi Arabia has an inspiring leader who has created thousands and even millions of opportunities, for his citizens, to choose from these opportunities as if they were choosing them from a golden plate,' he said while addressing the Real Estate Future Forum in Riyadh.
Clinton called Saudi Vision 2030 as one of the bold development plans in the modern era. 'Saudi citizens, both men and women, should feel grateful and thankful for what this inspiring vision offers here in Saudi Arabia,' he said while emphasizing that Saudi leaders have a great passion to achieve the plans by the year of realizing the vision.
Clinton noted that Saudi Arabia has paid great attention to developing human capital. 'Saudi citizens enjoy a state of loyalty towards their leaders, believing in their ambitious visions to develop the country's economy,' he said.
Earlier on the day, Clinton met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during which they exchanged friendly talks.
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