Al-Marsad newspaper: The White House announced, today, Thursday, that US President Joe Biden will meet King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a bilateral meeting.
Extending the armistice in Yemen
He also said that Biden would work to extend the truce in Yemen, as the country is witnessing a humanitarian truce that began on April 2 and ends on August 2.
The President of the United States also intends to discuss energy security with the leaders of the Cooperation Council in Jeddah.
The integration of air defenses with Middle Eastern countries to counter the threat of Iran will also be discussed.
Discussing important regional and international issues
White House spokeswoman Karen Jean-Pierre said that the US president appreciates King Salman’s invitation and his leadership role, and looks forward to this important visit, and to Saudi Arabia’s role as a strategic partner for eight decades.
She added that Biden will meet with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Jeddah, to discuss important regional and international issues, including Saudi-American efforts to end the war in Yemen and expand economic and security cooperation in the region.