In his view, a more secure and united Middle East benefits Americans in many ways.
“Its waterways are key to global trade and the supply chains we rely on. Its energy resources are vital to mitigating the impact on global supply of Russia’s war in Ukraine,” Biden said.
According to him, this trip is important from a strategic point of view.
“My job as president is to keep our country strong and secure. We need to counter Russian aggression, make sure we’re in the best position to win against China,” he said. Biden.
Relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia deteriorated after the murder in 2018 of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was known for his critical articles on the politics of Riyadh.
Since 2017, he has lived in the United States, where he has collaborated with The Washington Post. Khashoggi disappeared on 2 October 2018 after visiting the Saudi Consulate General in Istanbul. On October 20 of the same year, the Saudi authorities reported that the journalist was killed in the building of the diplomatic mission as a result of the conflict.
According to the White House, Biden will first stop in Israelthen visit the West Bank of the Jordan River, after which he will take part in the summit of regional leaders in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and hold a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The trip, originally scheduled for the end of June, has been delayed by two weeks, so as not to coincide with a visit to Europe for the G7 and NATO summits.
In Israel, Biden plans to meet Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as well as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem.
Recall that it was previously known that Saudi Arabia and the US plan together maintain the stability of energy supplies in the world.
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