U.S. President Joe Biden stated that his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and cooperation with the kingdom is crucial to confront Russia and to excel in competition with China, as well as to achieve stability in the Middle East. In an article he wrote ahead of his anticipated tour to the Middle East, published by the Washington Post, Biden mentioned that, among other things, Saudi authorities are working with the U.S. administration to increase oil supplies to the global market and reduce oil prices.
Biden remarked, "My job as president is to keep our country strong and safe. We need to confront Russian aggression, be in the best position to win competition with China, and work toward greater stability in a critical region of the world." He added, "To do this, we need to engage directly with countries that can influence the outcomes of such efforts. Saudi Arabia is one of them."
The U.S. President also pointed out that the purpose of the scheduled meeting next Friday with Saudi leaders is to enhance and develop “a strategic partnership based on shared interests and responsibilities, while upholding our commitment to America’s core values.”
