White House official pressed on Biden's Saudi trip in light of 'pariah' comment
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Amid record gas prices, President Biden will visit Saudi Arabia to attend the GCC+3 meetings in the capital city of Riyadh, following criticism of Crown Prince Salman.
Charles Creitz is a reporter for Fox News Digital.
Kirby told "The Story" Biden is attending the Gulf Cooperation Council-plus-three meetings in Riyadh, but will indeed have a bilateral meeting with the ruling family.
"There's a lot on the agenda bilaterally between us and Saudi Arabia, which is a key strategic partner in the region," he said, pointing to the Yemeni war and oil production.
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