The White House on Monday defended Joe Biden’s plan to visit Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, despite U.S. intelligence findings that he “proved” the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
This trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia – when it happens – will come against the backdrop of important goals for Americans in the Middle East region.condemned along with journalists White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre.
if [Joe Biden] decided that it was in the interest of the United States to contact a foreign leader and that this interaction could produce results, thenhe added.
The oil monarchy has been a strategic partner for nearly 80 years. Undoubtedly that important interest [américains] is linked to Saudi Arabiadid he say.
The American press has announced that Joe Biden will make his first visit as president to Israel and Saudi Arabia on the occasion of a tour that will take him this month to Germany and Spain for the G7 and NATO summits.
But, in the face of criticism about this face from the Democratic president, who promised to treat the kingdom as pariah after the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, the White House refused to confirm this information.
The media said the trip was postponed, possibly to July.
In re-refusing to confirm, Karine Jean-Pierre denied that the executive had changed its plans.
People asked if it was delayed. The president himself said (…) that a visit is expected. But it was not moved or moved. This information is inaccurate.
A trip in June was considered, but not stoppedhe commented.
This diplomatic warming came after only two apparent Saudi concessions to Joe Biden’s goals: an increase in crude production that could help offset rising prices, and the extension of a ceasefire in Yemen.
France Media Agency
Source: Radio-Canada
