Former Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Israel, Sudan, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo disembarks his airplane after landing in Ben Gurion airport in Israel today. The Secretary was met by the Chargé D’Affaires for the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Jonathan Shrier

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PRESS STATEMENT
MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON
AUGUST 23, 2020

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Israel, Sudan, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates August 23-28.  He will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem to discuss regional security issues related to Iran’s malicious influence, establishing and deepening Israel’s relationships in the region, as well as cooperation in protecting the U.S. and Israeli economies from malign investors.  In Sudan, the Secretary will meet with Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and Sovereign Council Chair General Abdel Fattah el-Burhan to discuss continued U.S. support for the civilian-led transitional government and express support for deepening the Sudan-Israel relationship.  The Secretary will then travel to Manama to meet with Crown Prince of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.  He will conclude his trip in the United Arab Emirates, where he will meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to discuss the historic Abraham Accords agreement with Israel and regional issues.

The U.S. commitment to peace, security, and stability in Israel, Sudan, and among Gulf countries has never been stronger than under President Trump’s leadership.

LIVE: U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu deliver statements at the Prime Minister’s office in Jerusalem.