Joe Biden said that his position has been accurately communicated and that he and the United States cannot remain silent on human rights issues.
USA, First Published Jul 16, 2022, 7:11 AM IST
Washington: US President Joe Biden raised the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince. Joe Biden said that his position has been accurately communicated and that he and the United States cannot remain silent on human rights issues.
Joe Biden’s announcement during the election was to isolate Saudi Arabia, which killed Jamal Khashoggi. But Biden’s Saudi visit was widely criticized as a reversal from the old position. But Joe Biden announced that he clarified his position on the Khashoggi issue during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Neither he nor the United States can remain silent on human rights issues. Biden also stated that he will stand strong for such things.
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in Turkey in 2018. The discovery of the American intelligence agencies was that Khashoggi’s murder was on the direct orders of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This worsened the relationship between the two countries. Finally, Biden arrived in Saudi Arabia to attend the Arab Summit. Biden, who also met with King Salman, also announced that they have agreed to improve cooperation in areas such as energy supply, infrastructure and aviation matters.
Last Updated Jul 16, 2022, 7:11 AM IST
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