White House's Sullivan: Long way to Israel-Saudi peace
Sullivan's remarks come as the Biden administration has been negotiating with Saudi Arabia to limit Chinese influence in the Middle East.
By LAHAV HARKOV
Peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not imminent, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a press briefing on Tuesday. Asked if a deal would be announced soon, he said "There are still ways to travel... but peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia will be a big deal." Sullivan said there are still "highly technical issues" to be negotiated between the three countries. As for Riyadh's request for US support for a civilian nuclear program, Sullivan said it would want to hear the International Atomic Energy Agency's position.
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Sullivan's remarks come as the Biden administration has been negotiating with Saudi Arabia to limit Chinese influence in the Middle East.
By LAHAV HARKOV
Peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not imminent, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a press briefing on Tuesday. Asked if a deal would be announced soon, he said "There are still ways to travel... but peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia will be a big deal." Sullivan said there are still "highly technical issues" to be negotiated between the three countries. As for Riyadh's request for US support for a civilian nuclear program, Sullivan said it would want to hear the International Atomic Energy Agency's position.
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