U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah sit together inside the Royal Terminal at the Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, May 16, 2008. The world's top oil exporter Saudi Arabia told the world's largest energy consumer the United States it was ready to pump more oil, but saw no need to do so for now, a U.S. official said on Friday.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah sit together inside the Royal Terminal at the Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, May 16, 2008. The world's top oil exporter Saudi Arabia told the world's largest energy consumer the United States it was ready to pump more oil, but saw no need to do so for now, a U.S. official said on Friday.
US President George W. Bush (L) sits down for tea with Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud before dinner at Al-Janadryiah Ranch in Riyadh on May 16, 2008. US President George W. Bush pressed Saudi Arabia to raise oil output today, but the world's biggest crude exporter said supply is balanced with demand and market fundamentals are sound.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) watches as Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (C) speaks with U.S. first lady Laura Bush inside the Royal Terminal at the Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to renew his appeal to help tame record oil prices and shore up Arab support for his efforts to contain Iran's growing influence.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) speaks with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (C) inside the Royal Terminal at the Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to renew his appeal to help tame record oil prices and shore up Arab support for his efforts to contain Iran's growing influence. U.S. first lady Laura Bush is seated on the right.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) speaks with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (C) as U.S. first lady Laura Bush (2nd R) watches inside the Royal Terminal at the Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to renew his appeal to help tame record oil prices and shore up Arab support for his efforts to contain Iran's growing influence.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) sits with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (2nd R) inside the Royal Terminal at the Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to renew his appeal to help tame record oil prices and shore up Arab support for his efforts to contain Iran's growing influence.
U.S. President George W. Bush (C) and Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (R) greet members of the Saudi Arabian delegation at Al Janadryiah May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to renew his appeal to help tame record oil prices and shore up Arab support for his efforts to contain Iran's growing influence.
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) greets members of the Saudi Arabian delegation inside the Royal Terminal at the Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to renew his appeal to help tame record oil prices and shore up Arab support for his efforts to contain Iran's growing influence.
U.S. President George W. Bush (C) and first lady Laura Bush (L) sit with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (R) at Al Janadryiah May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to renew his appeal to help tame record oil prices and shore up Arab support for his efforts to contain Iran's growing influence.
King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah bin Abdulaziz (R) and US President George W. Bush (L) listen to the US national anthem during the latter's arrival ceremony at King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh on May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia from Israel today for talks with the world's biggest crude exporter on record oil prices that have hit Western consumers hard.
US President George W. Bush (L) speaks with Saudi King Abdullah (R) during the arrival ceremony at King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh on May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia from Israel today for talks with the world's biggest crude exporter on record oil prices that have hit Western consumers hard.
US President George W. Bush (L) speaks with Saudi King Abdullah (R) during the arrival ceremony at King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh on May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia from Israel today for talks with the world's biggest crude exporter on record oil prices that have hit Western consumers hard.
U.S. President George W. Bush (C) speaks with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (R) at Al Janadryiah May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to renew his appeal to help tame record oil prices and shore up Arab support for his efforts to contain Iran's growing influence. U.S. first lady Laura Bush is seen seated on left.
US President George W. Bush (C) and Saudi King Abdullah (L) review the honour guard during an arrival ceremony at King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh on May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia from Israel today for talks with the world's biggest crude exporter on record oil prices that have hit Western consumers hard.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) drinks a welcoming tea with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (R) inside the Royal Terminal at the Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to renew his appeal to help tame record oil prices and shore up Arab support for his efforts to contain Iran's growing influence.
US President George W. Bush (C) and Saudi King Abdullah (2nd L) review the honour guard during an arrival ceremony at King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh on May 16, 2008. Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia from Israel today for talks with the world's biggest crude exporter on record oil prices that have hit Western consumers hard.