Biden will act 'methodically' in re-evaluating US-Saudi relationship: Sullivan

White House advisor says Biden has no plans to meet with Saudi Crown Prince at G20 leaders summit


Reuters October 16, 2022
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks to the media about the war in Ukraine and other topics at the White House in Washington, US, March 22, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS

WASHINGTON:

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that President Joe Biden will act "methodically" in re-evaluating the US relationship with Saudi Arabia, but options include changes to security assistance to the major oil producer.

Sullivan, speaking on CNN, said Biden had no plans to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a G20 leaders summit in November and no changes were "imminent."

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"And so the President isn't going act precipitously, he is going to act methodically, strategically and he's going to take his time to consult with members of both parties, and also to have an opportunity for Congress to return so that he can sit with them in person and work through the options,"

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