(VOVworld) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday began his first official visit to the US since President Donald Trump took office.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump (Source: Reuters)

He met with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson before meeting with President Trump on Wednesday. He plans to meet with leaders from the Republican and Democratic parties.

Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Trump will focus on the Iran missile program, Syria’s civil war, and the Middle-East peace process.