The head of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, has launched a Middle East tour to highlight the U.S. government's commitment to stability in the region, as reported by the Department of Defense. Mullen will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Djibouti and Kuwait, where he will meet with senior officials to discuss the uprisings in Egypt, Tunisia and other countries in the region.
In a statement released by the Department of Defense, Mullen acknowledged he was "surprised" by the rate at which the riots have occurred in recent weeks and felt that "this rate will continue." The Pentagon said that some parts of the journey was long-planned but the nature of the visit "changed dramatically" due to recent events.
Mullen said, as he did last week during his visit to Israel and Jordan, his goal is "to reassure our allies and know first hand their views on the situation," particularly in relation to Egypt. The admiral said that does not carry a particular message for any particular group, but it will air the U.S.
interest that the tensions are resolved peacefully and stressed the importance of maintaining stability in the Gulf region. Following protests in Tunisia and Egypt, have joined the wave of protests demanding democratic reforms civilians in other countries such as Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Morocco and even Iran.
U.S. keeps the focus on the tiny kingdom of Bahrain, headquarters of the Fifth Fleet of the U.S. Navy and a strategic point for military operations in the Gulf. In Saudi Arabia, Mullen is scheduled to meet with Prince Mohammed bin Niyif, Assistant Interior Minister for Security Affairs, Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, commander of the Saudi Arabian National Guard, Prince Khalid bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud, Assistant military matters of defense minister.
Also scheduled to meet with Lt. Gen. Qubail and the U.S. ambassador in the Arab country, James Smith. United States and Saudi Arabia have had military relations since the Second World War. The Arab country has received U.S. support for training the army and national guard and its military capabilities.
Saudi Arabia is one of the largest customers of U.S. defense equipment. The tour will conclude in Kuwait City, where Mullen will participate in the 50 th anniversary of the independence of Kuwait and the 20 anniversary of Operation Desert Storm launched on February 26, 1991, after Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait on 2 August 1990. 
In a statement released by the Department of Defense, Mullen acknowledged he was "surprised" by the rate at which the riots have occurred in recent weeks and felt that "this rate will continue." The Pentagon said that some parts of the journey was long-planned but the nature of the visit "changed dramatically" due to recent events.
Mullen said, as he did last week during his visit to Israel and Jordan, his goal is "to reassure our allies and know first hand their views on the situation," particularly in relation to Egypt. The admiral said that does not carry a particular message for any particular group, but it will air the U.S.
interest that the tensions are resolved peacefully and stressed the importance of maintaining stability in the Gulf region. Following protests in Tunisia and Egypt, have joined the wave of protests demanding democratic reforms civilians in other countries such as Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Morocco and even Iran.
U.S. keeps the focus on the tiny kingdom of Bahrain, headquarters of the Fifth Fleet of the U.S. Navy and a strategic point for military operations in the Gulf. In Saudi Arabia, Mullen is scheduled to meet with Prince Mohammed bin Niyif, Assistant Interior Minister for Security Affairs, Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, commander of the Saudi Arabian National Guard, Prince Khalid bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud, Assistant military matters of defense minister.
Also scheduled to meet with Lt. Gen. Qubail and the U.S. ambassador in the Arab country, James Smith. United States and Saudi Arabia have had military relations since the Second World War. The Arab country has received U.S. support for training the army and national guard and its military capabilities.
Saudi Arabia is one of the largest customers of U.S. defense equipment. The tour will conclude in Kuwait City, where Mullen will participate in the 50 th anniversary of the independence of Kuwait and the 20 anniversary of Operation Desert Storm launched on February 26, 1991, after Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait on 2 August 1990.
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