US President Joe Biden said that “his upcoming visit to and cooperation with Saudi Arabia is important to confront Russia, overcome competition with China and achieve stability in the Middle East.”

And in an op-ed he wrote ahead of his expected tour of the Middle East and published in The Washington Post, he explained that “the Saudi Arabian authorities are working with the US administration to increase oil supplies to the world market and lower oil prices.” “, emphasizing that “my job as president is to keep our country strong.” “.

“To do this, we need to engage directly with countries that can influence the outcome of such actions, and Saudi Arabia is one of them,” Biden added.

Biden also said, “The goal of the meeting with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, scheduled for next Friday, is to strengthen and develop a strategic partnership based on common interests and responsibilities, while maintaining a commitment to core American values.”