Kerry reassures Saudis, says U.S. will step up its consultations with the kingdom

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Kerry reassures Saudis, says U.S. will step up its consultations with the kingdom

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Secretary of State John F. Kerry made what amounted to an emergency fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia on Monday, reassuring King Abdullah II in a rare and lengthy meeting that the United States considers the kingdom a major partner and regional power and that the Obama administration will step up its consultation on issues important to both nations.

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