In this task, you will be shown a passage. You need to write a fill-in-the-gap question based on your understanding of the events that might be inferred from the passage. Your question should be answerable based on the passage and only have one correct answer. Show the gap in your question with a _ .

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (CNN) -- President Obama, on the first leg of a Mideast trip, said Wednesday that he is confident the United States and Saudi Arabia can "make progress on a whole host of issues of mutual interest." President Obama meets with Saudi King Abdullah on Wednesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Shortly after his arrival Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, Obama and King Abdullah went to the Saudi ruler's farm for a welcoming reception. The two leaders met privately afterward. Obama said he was "struck by his wisdom and his graciousness. Obviously the United States and Saudi Arabia have a long history of friendship. We have a strategic relationship." Watch Saudi officials greet Obama »NEW: President Obama says U.S., Saudi Arabia "have a long history of friendship"Obama wants to repair U.S. image in Mideast, Muslim communityPresident's speech in Egypt will call for open dialogue with MuslimsMiddle East observer say Muslims want to see action from Obama
His plans to improve _'s image among Muslims have been in the works since his first week in office.