During the visit of US President Joe Biden to Saudi Arabia, the parties signed 18 agreements and memorandums of cooperation in a number of areas, including energy, healthcare, investment and space, according to the state SPA agency..
Following the meeting between the American leader and the Saudi ruler, Riyadh pledged to maintain a balance in the global oil market for sustainable economic growth.
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The parties also agreed that they need stable and diversified energy supply chains.
Discussing regional issues, the countries stressed the need to further deter Iran's attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and counter Tehran's efforts to destabilize the situation in the region..
The parties also touched upon the topic of Ukraine, including assistance to its people and the export of grain blocked due to Russian aggression..
“The leaders of the countries reaffirmed their commitment to helping the Ukrainian people and ensuring the unimpeded export of grain and wheat to mitigate the consequences of the global food crisis that threatens a number of Middle Eastern and African states,” the statement says..
Saudi Arabia has also decided to open airspace to all civilian aircraft flying to and from Israel..
“The Saudi Arabian Civil Aviation Authority has decided to open airspace to all air carriers that meet GACA requirements.. This decision will help strengthen the position of the Kingdom as a global hub connecting Africa, Asia and Europe,” the document says..
The United States and Saudi Arabia are also expanding cooperation on cybersecurity, as well as the exchange of data on criminals and threats in this area, in the field of 5G and 6G deployment, space research, and a number of other areas..
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A visit to Saudi Arabia is a sign of the warming weather in Saudi Arabia, which was highlighted after the killing of opposition journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States is ready to forgive Riyadh for the killing of a journalist, in the middle and for securing a better position in competition with Russia and China.
Why the leader of the free world went to the Middle East, read the article by Vitaly Fedyanin “The Next Step to Isolate Moscow: Waiting for the Biden Doctrine” in ZN. U.A..