Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, says he sees more common ground with Mike Waltz, Donald Trump's newly elected national security adviser, than he expected.
This was reported by CNN, UNN.
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We agree on many fundamental issues, especially that no one should take advantage of the transition in the United States
He acknowledged that both the Biden and Trump administrations have criticized each other, but amid the transition of power, they have to cooperate to ensure stability.
Of course, we do not always see the world in the same way. But at this critical moment, when it is necessary to ensure a smooth transition of power, both the current and future administrations realize the importance of a common vision
Sullivan and Waltz agreed that the transition period could put national security at risk. Therefore, the two sides should work closely together, spend more time working together, and send unambiguous signals to allies and adversaries, especially in the Middle East.
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Sullivan and Waltz first spoke last month after Trump announced Waltz's nomination. In his interview with Fox News, Waltz said: “We are working as a team to ensure a smooth transition.
Nevertheless, Sullivan acknowledged that there will be significant differences in the vision of foreign policy between the Biden and Trump administrations in the future.
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