Pompeo, Israeli President Rivlin Discuss Iran, Anti-Semitism - State Department

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin during his trip to the Middle East to discuss Iran, anti-Semitism and other issues, Department of State spokesperson Robert Paladino said in a statement on Thursday

WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st March, 2019) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin during his trip to the middle East to discuss Iran, anti-Semitism and other issues, Department of State spokesperson Robert Paladino said in a statement on Thursday.

"The Secretary and the President reaffirmed the close relationship between the United States and Israel, including the administration's unwavering support for Israel's right to defend itself," Palladino said.

The State Department spokesperson noted that Pompeo reaffirmed the US commitment to fight against anti-Semitism, including through the recent appointment of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Elan Carr.

"The Secretary and the President also discussed shared regional priorities, including countering the Iranian regime's malign influence and expanding economic cooperation with Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus," Palladino said.

Pompeo arrived in Israel on Wednesday after visiting Kuwait.