Saudi defence minister says discussed Gaza ceasefire with Biden adviser
31 October, 2023 04:43
Saudi defence minister says discussed Gaza ceasefire with Biden adviser
Khalid bin Salman Al Saud says he “stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza” during a meeting with US National Security adviser Jake Sullivan in Washington, DC, on Monday.
The Saudi defence minister said he also pushed for the “protection of civilians, allowing humanitarian aid, and resuming the peace process”.
In a separate readout of the talks, the White House said Sullivan “confirmed President [Joe] Biden’s commitment to support the defence of US partners against threats from state and non-state actors, including those backed by Iran”.
The meeting comes amid a series of attacks targeting US forces in the Middle East, which have prompted fears that the war in Gaza could lead to a wider escalation.
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