Saudi crown prince greets Biden with fist bump ahead of key meeting

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, greets President Joe Biden, with a fist bump (Saudi Press Agency via AP)

A crucial meeting to repair one of the world’s most important diplomatic relationships began with a fist bump as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed US president Joe Biden at a royal palace.

The first encounter, captured by Saudi television, occurred as Mr Biden stepped out of his presidential limousine in Jeddah for a visit that is intended to reset their countries’ long-standing partnership.