Saudi king gives message of continuity on energy in Obama talks: U.S. official

Saudi king gives message of continuity on energy in Obama talks: U.S. official

JIM BOURG

Speaking to reporters on Air Force One after Obama departed Saudi Arabia, the official said the two men did not discuss current oil prices.

He said the king suggested Saudi Arabia would continue to play its role within the global energy market and that one should not expect a change in the country's position.

Obama raised the issue of human rights with the king but did not discuss specific cases, the official said.

Obama went to Saudi Arabia to pay his respects after the death of King Abdullah.

(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Writing by Jeff Mason in Washington; Editing by Susan Heavey)

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