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US President Obama meets King Salman in Saudi capital
Both leaders held talks to discuss bilateral relations and developments in the Middle East, including countering terrorism
Mahmoud Barakat |
20.04.2016 - Update : 21.04.2016
US President Barack Obama (L) meets with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at Erga Palace in Riyadh on April 20, 2016. During his two-day visit, Obama is to attend a Gulf summit. ( Pool / Bandar Algaloud - Anadolu Agency )
Suudi Arabistan
By Ahmed El-Masri
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz received U.S. President Barack Obama in Riyadh on Wednesday, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
SPA said both leaders held a meeting to discuss bilateral relations and recent developments in the Middle East, including countering terrorism.
This is the third meeting between Obama and King Salman in 16 months.
Obama is scheduled to take part in a meeting with leaders of the Gulf states on Thursday in the Saudi capital.
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