Biden says Saudi Arabia visit possible, despite calling the nation a pariah

June 3 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden said Friday that there's a possibility that he could visit Saudi Arabia during a Middle East trip. But responding to reporters, he said he would not change his views on human rights.

Biden told reporters he's not sure whether he's going to Saudi Arabia, but said there's a chance he would visit both Israel and Saudi Arabia.

"I am not gonna change my views on human rights but, as president of the U.S., my job is to try to bring peace if I can," Biden responded when asked by reporters if he still considers Saudi Arabia a pariah.

According to The New York Times, Biden has decided to add a Saudi Arabia visit to a previously planned trip to Israel and will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other Arab leaders, but details on timing have not been worked out yet.

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