Germany Coordinates Actions With EU, G7 On Case Of Saudi Reporter Khashoggi

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 21st October, 2018) German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Sunday that EU and G7 allies were in close contact over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as he pushed the kingdom for answers.

"In Khashoggi's case it's the job of Saudi Arabia to give a credible explanation. We will look at it closely. We are coordinating actions with France and the UK, the EU and G7 nations," the minister tweeted.

The German diplomat called on the international community to provide a unified response after Saudi Arabia admitted on Friday that the known Saudi government critic died inside the consulate in Istanbul on October 2.

Saudi Arabia said the Washington Post columnist was killed in a fight with people who came to rendition him. France and Germany called the Saudi account of his death inadequate, while the United Kingdom said it was considering next steps.