Biden pledges US 'will not walk away' from Middle East partnership, Saudi Arabia commits to produce more oil
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President Biden specifically noted his concern of leaving a power vacuum that would present nations like Iran, Russia or China to increase influence over the Middle East.
President Joe Biden meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) President Joe Biden meets with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman smiles as he meets with President Joe Biden at the Al Salman Royal Palace, Friday, July 15, 2022, in Jeddah. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news.
He added, "We will seek to build on this moment with active, principled, American leadership."
Biden’s comments follow a busy series of talks with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman regarding energy production and human rights. The crown prince announced that Saudi Arabia would increase production from roughly 10 million barrels of crude oil per day to 13 million.