Joe Biden defends human rights record ahead of Saudi visit
by Bethan McKernan in Jerusalem from US news | The Guardian on (#61DWV)
President says he will not avoid rights issues but skirts commitment to discuss Khashoggi murder
Joe Biden has defended his imminent trip to Saudi Arabia, saying he will not avoid human rights issues on the final leg of his Middle East tour, despite refusing to commit to mentioning the murder of the dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi when he meets the kingdom's crown prince.
Speaking during a news conference with the interim Israeli prime minister, Yair Lapid, in Jerusalem on Thursday, the US leader said his stance on Khashoggi's killing was absolutely" clear.
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