US, Israel issue Jerusalem Joint Declaration
(VOVWORLD) -US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday signed the "Jerusalem Declaration", in which the US affirmed its consistent support for a two-state solution and access by the people of Israel and Palestine to security, freedom and prosperity.
 US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid (Photo: VNA) |
The statement was signed following a working session by the two leaders to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue and the Middle East peace process. The statement affirmed an "unbreakable" relationship between the US and Israel and an unwavering commitment by the US to Israel's security.
This is Biden's first visit to the Middle East as US President. Biden will meet with Palestinian President Malmould Abbas before leaving for Saudi Arabia.