Saudis ask for credit
Saudi Arabia needs more time to pay for some dollars 30bn ( pounds 20bn) for US weapons it has ordered and is asking to stretch out payments, Reuter reports from Washington. The Washington Post said that the Saudi Ambassador, Prince Bandar bin Sultan, told defence contractors and officials last month that Riyadh needed more time to make payments.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies