US secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said he told Saudi Arabia’s rulers that the US takes “very seriously” the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
He said the US will await the outcome of investigations by the kingdom and Turkey before deciding how to respond.
.@SecPompeo met today with #Turkey’s FM @MevlutCavusoglu. They discussed issues of bilateral importance including #Syria, #Iran & counterterrorism. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ willingness to assist Turkey in #JamalKhashoggi investigation. https://t.co/huj5L90wPH pic.twitter.com/zczfGQWtD2
— Heather Nauert (@statedeptspox) October 17, 2018
Mr Pompeo addressed reporters after briefing President Donald Trump at the White House on his talks with leaders in Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Mr Pompeo said the Saudis assured him they will conduct a “complete, thorough” investigation into Mr Khashoggi’s disappearance.
Mr Khashoggi is feared dead after entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago.
