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The White House confirmed that US President Joe Biden had telephoned Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, during which they discussed a series of files of interest to both parties.
The White House said in a statement that “the two leaders discussed a number of important issues, including the Yemeni crisis and the security issue in the Middle East, as well as bilateral relations between the two countries.”
He added: “The two sides discussed efforts led by the United Nations and the United States to establish regional security, including a peaceful end to the war in Yemen and the United States’ commitment to help Saudi Arabia defend its lands against groups supported by Iran”.
The White House said Biden emphasized to the Saudi monarch the importance of human rights and vowed to make the relationship between the two countries stronger and more transparent.
The White House said Biden “emphasized the importance the United States places on human rights and the rule of law globally.” He added that “Biden highlighted the positive treatment of Saudi Arabia regarding the case of activist Loujain Al-Hathloul, and the Kingdom’s support for human rights issues in the region.”
He continued: “The US president assured the Saudi monarch of his government’s effort to strengthen friendship and cement relations between the two countries.
The two sides emphasized the bilateral and historical relations between the two countries and expressed their emphasis on joint action for the benefit and benefit of the two friendly peoples.
For his part, the Saudi monarch affirmed the will of the Kingdom to reach a comprehensive political solution in Yemen and its commitment to achieve the security and development of the Yemeni people. He emphasized “the depth of the relationship between the two countries, and the importance of strengthening the association between them to serve their interests and achieve security and stability in the region and the world.”
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