(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) President Barack Obama will lead a delegation to Saudi Arabia to pay respects to the memory of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and meet with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
"I think this is to mark this transition in leadership and to pay respects to the family and to the people of Saudi Arabia," said White House Spokesperson Josh Earnest during press briefing from New Delhi, and remarks were available in Washington D.C..
He added that discussions will touch upon "the continued counter-ISIL campaign where the Saudis have been a partner and have joined us in military operations in Syria; of course, also the situation in Yemen, where we have coordinated very closely with Saudi Arabia and the other GCC countries in trying to support stability inside of Yemen; and other regional issues in which the United States and Saudi Arabia often coordinate.
"I think we're well placed to continue cooperation," he continued. "And frankly, we also have very good relations with (Crown) Prince Muqrin and (Deputy Crown Prince) Mohammad bin Nayef, two other members of the Royal Family who are a part of the succession plan."
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